"The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires." -William Arthur Ward

 

In my younger years I was always inspired to watch pianists and singers of all genres of music. I have played and studied the piano for 26 years, and have taught piano and voice for over 18 years.

 

I have a bachelor of arts degree in jazz piano performance from the University of Louisville, and worked on my masters in Music Education from Morehead University.

 

I am a member of the Music Teachers National Association, Kentucky Music Educators Association, American Choral Directors Association, and I am certified in Zoldan Kodaly pedagogy with Solfa fundamentals.

 

I toured with the nationally known southern gospel band "The Nelons" in 2000. I have served in many churches as choral and praise and worship director, and I currently play jazz, funk, fusion, private parties, weddings, and recording studio gigs with various professional group throughout greater Louisville as well as service as Pianist, Choral Director, and Music Teacher at St. Paul Catholic Community.

 

My vision is to inspire my students, both children and adults, to learn music of various genres and styles in fun and exciting ways. My student not only learn to read music, but they learn how to improvise and solo over chord changes and compose their own melodies. From classical to jazz, and pop to rock, my students will learn how to take their musical knowledge and strive for their goals of playing for their own musical enjoyment, and becoming a successful musician. 



OBJECTIVE: To teach students the joy of making and learning music with the piano and voice.

 

EDUCATION:  

 

M.M.E. Aug. 2008 – Present Morehead State University Morehead, KY

 

• Currently continuing studies in the Masters in Music Education via online courses. I have completed all on campus courses, which include vocal methods and materials, basic conducting, choral conducting, piano tuning, theory, history, and music methods courses.

 

• GPA – 3.8 / 4.0B.A. Music – Aug. 2006

 

University of Louisville Louisville, KY

 

• Jazz concentration with piano, digital technology and computers and music emphasis

 

• Communications Minor – Courses Completed – Mass Media & Culture, Intro to Advertising, Intro to Communications, Interpersonal Communication, Speech Communication, Argumentation and Computer Communications, Micro Computer Applications (Web Design, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access & Front Page)

 

• GPA – 3.5 / 4.0