I began learning to play musical instruments when I was eight, starting with piano lessons. Shortly after that, I “borrowed” my father’s cornet and learned to play the trumpet in fourth grade band. Years later, I concluded a 20-year career of teaching public school music and now coach others to become the best they can be in education, online, and professional arenas, and in all areas of life.

I’ve been blessed with amazing opportunities throughout my life and have overcome significant challenges. For example, as a first-generation college student, I struggled and worked part time jobs to go to college. I battled obesity for many years and learned to lose weight and keep it off. I juggled live teaching, online teaching, writing a doctoral dissertation, and homeschooling one of our sons. I’m familiar with overwhelm and intense time management challenges. My blessings and challenges drive me to help others overcome their own obstacles, so they too can enjoy what they do and love who they are. 

The journey has led me to work with a variety of groups and individuals across the United States and in seven countries by performing music, teaching, presenting, and helping others reach their goals over the past 25 years.