My Story

My Story

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From shattered dreams to a studio built on purpose

From as early as I can remember, I dreamed of becoming a concert pianist. I imagined the stage, the lights, the thunderous applause as I played Rachmaninoff with passion and precision. I entered college full of ambition, ready to take on the classical world.

Then came that day.

I stood outside a practice room, listening to another pianist—and in that moment, everything changed. I realized I hadn’t been given the tools, technique, or training I needed to reach the level I had imagined. My dream crumbled. I didn’t just walk away from the piano—I ran.

For eight years, I didn’t touch a key.

But music has a way of calling you back. When I returned, it was as a teacher.

I made a promise:
No student of mine would ever feel the way I had. I would give them everything they needed to go as far as they dared to dream.

That promise became a mission.

I sought out master teachers, studied pedagogy, rebuilt my understanding of technique and artistry. And just when I thought I had found my way—pain set in.

Back, neck, hands, wrists—years of old habits resurfaced in the form of physical pain. Again, I wondered if I would have to walk away.

Instead, I went deeper.

I found a brilliant coach and rebuilt my technique from the ground up. What I discovered transformed my teaching. I became known for helping students overcome physical limitations and technical struggles—because I had lived them myself.

But then, I hit another wall: time.

There was never enough of it in weekly lessons to cover all the things that mattered. That’s when the next idea was born:

What if students could:

• Practice with me every day, not just once a week?

• Review technical demonstrations as often as needed?

• Rewatch personalized feedback, instead of trying to remember it all?

That’s how Pathway to Mastery began.

🎥 Technique videos they can watch each day
📌 Personalized lesson videos that remind them what to focus on
🧠 Practice strategies that build good habits—not frustration
📚 Downloadable theory materials to support their foundation
🕰️ Flexibility when life gets busy—without losing progress

Whether you’re a parent looking for real progress (not gimmicks), or an adult pianist struggling with tension or confusion, I created this program for you.

It’s personal.

And it’s designed to do more than just teach songs.
It helps you become a musician—one step at a time.