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My Journey…

I began playing the piano at the age of four in rural PA. I took lessons all the way through high school, and then off I headed for a Bachelor of Arts and later a Master of Music in Performance.

Looking back it was those early years that made the difference. I kept showing up and tackling the next piece.

My understanding and experience grew and it provided the foundation for my later studies. I think a lot of that comes back to my teachers and the faith and support they showed me. My journey hasn’t always been easy, and it continues to this day- through my own teaching, composing, recordings, and performances.

‘…then from his broken stance he leapt astride, and sat lithe and straight and strong in the sun’s unshadowed excellence.’

— Wendell Berry