I've been playing piano/keyboards since 1969. I had my own piano studio by the time I was 15 YO, and by my Senior year in high school, I had 30 students.

My primary piano instructor was Dr. Ed Connelly at Arkansas Tech University. He knew that I would never be a classical pianist, so he steered me into Romantic and modern timelines to better prepare me. Besides a BS in Music Education, I have an M.Ed and Ed.D in Education from Nova Southeastern University

Through the years, I have served in churches as musical director/band leader/worship leader. I've also worked in the studio and played with some very famous musicians (just before they were famous). I spent 21 years as a business owner and early childhood music educator.

My work in education has been interesting through the years. I've taught both in person and online at the high school and university level. I've taught students from birth through graduate programs. I've taught in-service to thousands of public school teachers and early childhood educators. I've had the privilige of teaching both neurotypical students and neurodivergent. Those with special needs challenge me to meet them where they are most comfortable.

I'm now starting a new phase in life to provide curriculum for homeschool families. Along with that, I am now offering online education courses to both homeschoolers and adults for classes such as class piano and music technology. If you are interested in this, please click on the classes or curriculum links above.