PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Pianist with 20+ years experience of studying, performing, accompanying, and teaching. Classically trained and an accomplished sight-reader. Experienced in a variety of instruments, genres, and the dynamics of ensemble musicianship.
MUSIC EDUCATION
Piano, Dr. Timothy Shafer, Pennsylvania State University. 2010-2013
Organ, Mary Bahnfleth, Pennsylvania State University. 2011-2012
Oboe, Timothy Hurtz, Pennsylvania State University. 2010-2011
Minor in Music Performance with private lessons in piano, organ, and oboe. Relevant coursework: Studio and Recital Accompanying, Piano Pedagogy I & II, Score Reading, Music Theory, Music History, and Symphonic Band (oboe and piano).
Piano, Tamriko Siprashvili, Pleasanton, CA. 2008-2010
Oboe and English Horn, Mike Adduci, Livermore, CA. 2007-2010
Piano, Mark Anderson, Pleasanton, CA. 2005-2008
Piano, LuPing Yang, Pleasanton, CA. 2000-2004
TEACHING
Instructor at Inspire Music Academy in Pleasanton, CA, 2022-present.
Private piano instruction in Pleasanton, CA, 2007-2010, 2022-present.
Cantabella Children’s Chorus, 2019 - 2020
ACCOMPANIMENT, PERFORMANCE, ENSEMBLES
Pianist and accompanist for choirs, vocal ensembles, and vocal soloists for auditions, performance, and competition. 2008-present.
Music direction for Rock of Ages (TVTC, 2024).
Pianist, keyboardist for regional theater productions, auditions, and rehearsals, including: The Music Man (TVTC, 2024) Legally Blonde (TVTC, 2024); She Loves Me (Pinole Community Players, 2020); Joseph…Dreamcoat (Tri Valley Repertory Theater, 2010); Urinetown, The Musical (Penn State Thespians, 2011); Singing Lions, Penn State Show Choir (2011-2014).
Pianist, East Bay Musical Society, Broadway Chorus. 2017-2018; 2019-present.
Accompanist and Instructor with Cantabella Children’s Chorus, 2019-2020, 2024-present
Accompanist and ensemble performer for church services including Episcopal, Catholic, Lutheran, and Unitarian.