After high school, I attended Pitt for 5 years, majoring in music. Then I went to New England Conservatory in Boston for my Master’s Degree in piano performance.

Moved back to Pittsburgh where I met my now ex-husband. Moved to Rochester, NY in 1984 and love it here. Have been teaching piano and concertizing since then.

Raised two beautiful daughters, one of whom just moved to Boston for a graduate degree in Special Education and the other is at home while she student teaches (physical education).

Have “majored” in personal growth for many years and am, additionally, certified as an EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) practitioner (I help people gain lasting relief from anxiety/stress/chronic pain /inner obstacles, etc.).

A few years ago I professionally recorded a CD of classical music, performed on a 3-octave toy piano. Then, I performed with our orchestra, playing part of a Mozart Concerto, on the toy piano. It was a hoot. I love playing practical jokes, pranks really, on the parents of my students. I’m a kid at heart.

Here are my two websites: www.tickletheivoriesmusic.com and www.blossomingpossibilities.com