As a child, it became obvious at the age of 5 that music was going to become an extension of me. I could not get enough of the piano. It became my friend, and still, as I sit down to bring life to it... it brings life to me.

At a very young age, I remember listening to my mother play Beethoven and being literally changed by it. I wanted to be able to play the music that had touched me so deeply through my mother's hands. It was not too many years later that I was able to feel that same music coming from my own hands. At the age of 7, I began singing and playing the piano. I had found my passion.

My hunger to grow musically manifested itself in a desire to encounter as many musical cultures as possible. Over time, my musical interests encompassed not only my classical piano roots, but also included rock and roll, jazz, choral music, and contemporary Christian. This diversity of musical experiences allowed me to nurture my need for music and my desire to share my love of music with others. This desire has not only been to perform music, but to teach it. Opening Studio 88 has been a dream for a long time.

So, here is the information you may be asking for: I have a Bachelor of Music degree in Piano Performance from Eastern Kentucky University. I also have my teacher certification and taught at Mary Queen of the Holy Rosary school for three years, before I began private piano teaching. For 10 years, I was the Director of music at Crossroads Christian Church where I built the music team and led the band in creating a musical experience for our congregation.In 2002 I recorded "Grow" an original CD showcasing a variety of styles. I have over 25 years of experience as a pianist and /or vocalist for numerous weddings and a variety of other musical projects.

Credentials:

Owner/Educator: Studio 88, LLC 2006-Current
Music Director: Crossroads Christian Church 1997-2006
Private Piano Instructor 1992-1997
Music Teacher: Mary Queen of the Holy Rosary School 1988-1992
Music Education Certification: Eastern Ky. University 1987-1988
Bachelor of Music Degree in Piano Performance 1982-1986