I grew up with music, as my mother was a teacher of piano and voice; after I had learned to read music and play piano, I had my first violin lesson when I was 4. During my school years I played many woodwind instruments and had fun playing in a dance band. Although I loved playing with other people, I didn’t learn the joy of playing by ear until after I discovered the autoharp and taught myself to play in 1983. I lived in various locations in California and Arizona, and had the opportunity to jam with a variety of musicians. This has given me great pleasure, and great versatility in my playing. I do enjoy sharing my experience with others, so that they can bring this joy into their lives.

Learning to play this beautiful-sounding instrument will bring each student a feeling of accomplishment and joy. You will learn to strum and accompany your voice, pick melodies, and explore a variety of musical styles, as you discover your favorites. I believe that playing by ear and learning music theory come easily with an autoharp in your hands, and I encourage my students to take advantage of this. Please call me for information on private lessons and workshops.