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I believe that all humans are musical beings and view my role as a facilitator, guiding each student to unlock their innate musical potential. By forming strong connections between mind, body, and sound, we learn to authentically express our musical voice through the piano.

Our lessons will always center upon the student’s current musical interests and desired areas of growth. Whether it’s through creative practices like improvisation and composition, or through the rich classical tradition, they will elevate their playing through a process that resonates with their unique musical aspirations.

Pianists must routinely overcome the most complex cognitive and physical challenges that exist. By bringing intuition, creativity, and self-compassion to music practice, student’s will find that breakthroughs happen frequently and naturally.

My goal is to leave each person with an experience that is thrilling and empowering, in which they feel capable of living their musical life to its absolute fullest!

Cultivating healthy technique is an essential aspect of injury recovery. As we work together to evaluate your technique, you will learn to discern healthy versus harmful movements in your playing. By boosting anatomical understand, you will foster your innate ability to generate powerful, effortless movement through an intuitive use of skeletal force.

No single method of piano technique can replace an abundance of somatic awareness. However, I draw from the work of Dorothy Taubman and Edna Golandsky as a systematic approach to building technique. I am trained in the Feldenkrais Method® of Movement Education and I bring my interests in psychology, human development, and holistic health into all that I do.

A technique evaluation is appropriate for anyone looking to improve their technique for any reason. If you are currently experiencing pain or injury, I kindly request that you first work with a doctor to receive diagnosis, treatment, and clearance to play your instrument. (Please see my article on injury recovery for more ideas on pursuing care.)

In a Feldenkrais® Functional Integration session, we will explore your movement in a holistic way by bringing posture and mobility to the foreground.

I will gently guide you towards new movement habits, by using non-intrusive touch. The process of exploring novel movements builds “neural networks” which will improve the communication between your brain and your body and ultimately improve your playing.

Mobility, strength, and coordination are most readily acquired when comfort is a priority, thus I am committed to maintaining a safe, trauma-informed learning environment, free from critique and judgement.

We may explore movement in a few different positions, including lying down on a floor mat or massage table. In the end, we will return to the piano to bring your newfound sense of ease to your playing.

As a Feldenkrais Practitioner®, I offer workshops to private music studios, music teachers organizations, colleges, and conferences to promote the importance of musicians wellness. Only when a person feels grounded, safe, and empowered will they be able to give commanding and inspiring performances.

In a typical workshop, I guide students through a series of curiosity driven somatic experiences, offering the group a much needed respite from the hustle and bustle of practice and performance. Through movement, we explore topics such as shoulder mobility, breathing, anxiety reduction, and musical expression. I also work with individuals one-on-one within the group to address unique pain points such as tension, expressive limitations, and technical challenges.

Please contact me for more information about hosting a workshop!

I also offer classes and bodywork for the general public. My community class is currently on Thursdays at 7:30PM at the Rosehill Community Center in Mukilteo, WA. Please contact me for more information!

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