What ages do you teach?

I work mostly with teens & college-aged adults, but accept students as young as 11-years-old. I also work with adults as my schedule permits.

Where do you hold lessons?

My lessons are held in my home in Shawnee, Oklahoma, not far from Oklahoma Baptist University. It’s a restored 1920s classic, and my studio is in the living room at the front of the house with large front windows. Parents can park right in front of the house to wait, or, in fine weather, they are welcome to relax on my front porch.

How much do lessons cost?

I detail that information right here. Students are required to sign up for the semester (or whatever remains of it), but are welcome to take only one lesson to see if it’s a good fit for them.

I do charge a bit more than the local music stores, but my training, experience, and dedication are commensurate with my rates.

Do you offer performance opportunities?

Yes! I hold a recital at the end of each semester. I’m also the Artistic Director for the Shawnee Peace & Praise Community Choir Association; occasionally some of my students will be selected to perform at one of their concerts. And, my studio gets asked to provide performers for area events. Some of my students also compete in competitions.

Students are gently encouraged, but absolutely not required, to perform.

Can I start anytime?

Yes! However, I set my schedule at the beginning of the semester, so if you can get in on it from the start, you have more options for lesson times.

Can I take biweekly lessons (every-other-week)?

No, sorry.

What time of day do you teach?

I teach in-person lessons only on certain days of the week and usually in the late afternoons and evenings. Online lessons are usually scheduled in the late mornings or early afternoons.