I grew up in Wisconsin, where I started taking piano lessons at the age of 7.  I began teaching piano lessons while in high school and continued to do so throughout my undergraduate studies.  I earned my Bachelor of Music degree in piano performance from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where I studied piano with Leo Stephens and Carroll Chilton. 

I then moved to Seattle and earned my Master of Music degree in piano performance from the University of Washington, where I studied piano with Bela Siki.  I continued teaching piano in Seattle for 10 years.

In 2002 I moved to Lake Stevens.  For the past 19 years, I have enjoyed accompanying choirs and soloists in several school districts for concerts, festivals, and competitions.  I continue teaching piano lessons for all ages and levels in my home near Lake Stevens High School. 

I play piano for church services, weddings, funerals, and other events, and I recently had the pleasure of performing with four other piano teachers in a PianoTeams recital. 

I am a member of the Washington State Music Teachers Association (WSMTA). I am also a member and currently serve as the general treasurer for Snohomish County Music Teachers Association (SCMTA) where I attend monthly meetings to continue growing and learning as a piano teacher and performer.