My family background was artistic. My Mother was a dancer (cover of Life Magazine as a pedagogue and had Martha Graham as an instructor.)  She instilled a love of movement and music in me as I grew. (I studied ballet toe work until 16 with dancers from the Ballet Russe.) It is extremely satisfying to me to give back appreciation and understanding of this art within my students’ studies. My brothers both played instruments. One is a jazz vocalist. I often use my piano skills in teaching other instruments. I have also traveled extensively through my work, and love to bring those experiences into my studio.