By connecting with the student I hope to impart a love of music and the skills to pursue it throughout their life.  My lesson plan includes technical skills, ear training, improvisation, performance, and music theory, with exposure to a variety of music types.

I have been involved with music since childhood playing a variety of instruments including piano, clarinet, saxophone, guitar, bass guitar, and drums.  I studied woodwinds under Johnny Jessen, one of the leading clarinet and saxophone teachers in Seattle and attended the WSU school of music.  I have performed with a variety of musical organizations including community bands, orchestras, choirs, civic theatres, swing bands, jazz combos, and rock bands.  I am currently the music director and lead alto for the Hog Heaven Big Band.