Educational Background

4Bachelor of Music Education degree cum laude with major in piano at Susquehanna University (PA)

4Two additional years of graduate study with major in composition at North Texas State University (TX)

    Teaching Background

   4Over thirty years teaching experience on piano and

       electronic instruments

   4Experience in both private and group lesson instruction

  4Experience teaching ages three to ninety

  4Experience teaching special needs students

Teaching Philosophy

4Anyone, at any age, has the capacity to learn a musical instrument if they possess a

    sincere desire, positive attitude and patience

4Daily rehearsal is the integral key to musical progress, achievement and enjoyment

4Parents should be actively involved in a child's musical

    endeavor and set standards for practice and excellence

4Students should be exposed to a wide range of music,

    from classic to popular, for a well-rounded, enjoyable

    musical education and experience

4Improvisation and composition should be encouraged as a

    means for students to creatively express themselves, and

    to think “outside the box”

4Performance is strongly encouraged as a means of sharing musical

   achievements

Additional Information

 4Any new potential student will have an informal introductory

      session to determine current abilities and interests, and to

      determine the best path of future instruction

  4All policies, including attendance and payment procedures

      are available in writing upon request

     Current Teaching Location:

     M. Steinert & Sons (Steinert's Pianos)

     1298D Worcester Street, Route 9E

     Natick, MA  01760

     (508) 655-7373