As a teacher, my number one goal is student empowerment. I work hard to instill in my students an awareness of how they learn so that they can become their greatest advocate. There is no greater joy than seeing a student take ownership of his/her education. Every student processes and comprehends information in different ways, and it is my job as a teacher to appreciate these learning differences in order to tap into a student’s full potential.

Music is not something many students may choose to pursue professionally, however, the initial seeds of learning planted early on in a student’s musical training have the potential to turn into a rewarding lifelong journey. The motivation to study the piano must come from within, ultimately, and by showing each student that he/she has the potential to make beautiful and meaningful music, it encourages them to nurture their musical development and take pride in all of their successes, no matter how big or small.

To learn the piano is to learn more than just how to play the piano – it imparts important life skills upon a student. It teaches a student to develop discipline, to value hard work, to understand the importance of patience, and to value being in the present moment. This is why I value my role is a teacher, as the skills I teach my students transfer to many different areas of life. Additionally, students go on to become advocates of the arts at large, thus helping the arts to continue thriving and impacting society for the better. So much good can come from taking music lessons, and I take great pride in helping my students to explore their musical potential.