Question 1

What was the biggest stage you played on?

Accepted Answer

Montreux Jazz Festival which is the second-largest annual jazz festival in the world.

Question 2

Which musician would you like to play with?

Accepted Answer

I would love to play for Bruno Mars or Justin Timberlake.

Question 3

What can you teach me better on your instrument than any other teacher?

Accepted Answer

While technique and theory are important, improvisation and timing are crucial to making music sound great.

Question 4

How did you learn to play your instrument?

Accepted Answer

I was classically trained privately starting at age 6, then self taught playing in blues and rock bands in nightclubs in NYC at age 16 before going to NYU to study Musical Theater & Music Theory.

Question 5

How do you handle children?

Accepted Answer

I am very good and tuning in to how a child absorbs information so that I can shift my teaching style to accommodate their ability to learn. I do not believe in a cookie cutter approach to teaching.

Question 6

Which music style(s) do you teach?

Accepted Answer

Blues, Rock, Boogie, Country, Jazz, Classical, R&B, Pop.

Question 7

What age groups do you enjoy teaching?

Accepted Answer

I love all ages. I currently have students from 6yr - 80yr old.

Question 8

Which bands, projects, or notable performances have you been part of?

Accepted Answer

I have played with Keith Richards, Van Morrison, Roger Daltrey, Albert Lee, Bob Weir, Levon Helm, Buddy Guy, Julia Fordham and many more.

Question 9

What accolades or achievements are you proud of?

Accepted Answer

I met, befriended and was mentored by my idol, Johnnie Johnson who was Chuck Berry's pianist for 30 years.

Question 10

What personal interests do you pursue outside of music?

Accepted Answer

I am also a professional Actress in film & TV

Question 11

Which instruments do you teach, and to which proficiency levels (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced)?

Accepted Answer

Piano: All levels, all styles. Specializing in Blues, Rock, Boogie, Country, Jazz, & Classical. Sight reading & Music Theory

Voice: Broadway, Pop, Rock, R&B, Jazz & Country. Sight Singing & Music Theory.

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