About the Author
as a Musician
“ a truly outstanding musician with an inherent sense of natural musicianship in multiple musical disciplines. She is a gifted teacher."
Tom Leslie, Director of Wind Studies
University of Nevada Las Vegas
Reviews
as a College Professor
The learning environment was dynamic, positive, and fun. Her enthusiasm for the subject matter, American Jazz music, was infectious, and the students were engaged and appreciative - a tribute to her teaching skill.”
Dr. David Zielinski, Dean of Humanities
Imperial Valley College, CA
as a 4th-8th Grade Music Teacher
“She took on a very challenging group of inner city students who had never played an instrument, or who had played by "ear", so were not able to read music. She worked hard to develop techniques to engage the students and fill in their many musical gaps. By year two students were able to read and count music and play more musically. Within 4 years she turned them into a band worthy of competition.”
Dr. Valerie Abad, Superintendent
Conservatory of Vocal/Instrumental Arts
Oakland, CA