I am a lifelong resident of Sonoma County. I am happily married and have one beautiful daughter. I enjoy performing throughout the community, especially in collaboration with other local musicians from the Santa Rosa Symphony. My other interests include hiking, biking, photography, cooking, paper crafting and knitting.

EDUCATION:

1989 ~ Master of Music Degree in piano performance, University of Michigan School of Music, Ann Arbor
1987 ~ Bachelor of Music Degree in piano performance, University of the Pacific Conservatory of Music, Stockton

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE: 

San Domenico School Conservatory faculty, piano and music theory ~ 1989-1998
University of the Pacific, adjunct piano instructor ~ 1990-1991
Sonoma Country Day School, piano instructor ~ 2004-2006
Santa Rosa Junior College, adjunct piano instructor ~ 1994-present

PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICE: 

Music Teachers National Association
1995 Van Cliburn Piano Institute for Teachers, TCU, Fortworth
Yamaha Summer Technology Seminars
California Governor's Inaugural Reception
Santa Rosa Symphony Benefit Concerts
Soloist, Baroque Sinfonia Orchestra