Teacher Amy

How old were you when you began learning to play your instrument?
6 years old, at the piano

What do you Love about Teaching?
I love finding what my students love about music, and nurturing that excitement in them.

Where did your receive your Degrees in Music / Dance Education
UC Santa Cruz with a degree in Piano Performance

Your Unique Approach to Teaching
Respect is a big part of my classroom. I make sure my students are treated as unique individuals. Their opinions, goals and interests are honored in my class.

What do you enjoy about teaching at Myriad?
Myriad has an abundance of resources to choose from for my students. I’ve felt myself improve as a teacher over the years with Myriad’s Pedagogy training.

What are your hobbies & Interests?
Hiking, nature, salsa and tango dancing, and travel.

Anything else to share?
I’m also a singer and I love writing songs!

Favorite Inspirational Quote
“What lies before us and what lies behind us are small matters compared to what lies within us. And when we bring what is within out into the world, miracles happen.” ~ Henry David Thoreau