I’ve been teaching piano in the West Linn community for over 27 years, working with more than 50 students ranging from school-aged children to adults. My studio is located in the daylight basement of my home near Sunset School, where I strive to create a welcoming and engaging environment for all my students.

A lifelong West Linn resident, I graduated from West Linn High School before earning a Bachelor of Music degree from Linfield College, where I studied under Dr. Jill Timmons. My early piano teachers, Carmen Zion of West Linn and Barbara Parker of Portland, laid the foundation for a lifetime enjoyment of playing, teaching and performing.

I am a nationally certified teacher of music through the Music Teachers National Association and an active member of the Oregon Music Teachers Association, the Oregon Federation of Music Clubs, and the National Federation of Music Clubs.

Outside of teaching, I enjoy spending time with my wife, Michelle, and our two children, Lila (15) and Ben (11), as well as our Beagle, Luna. In my free time, I’m a fan of the Portland Trail Blazers and a hobbyist woodturner and laser engraver.