Education:
2007-2017 Doctor of Musical Arts in Piano Performance and Pedagogy.
University of Iowa.
2007-2010 Completed all aspects in Suzuki training.
2004-2006 Master of Music Performance with a concentration in piano.
The University of Toledo: Suma cum laude.
1997-2002 Bachelor of Arts with departmental honors in French; Bachelor of Music; University honors
diploma.
Ball State University: Magna cum laude.
1999-2003 Médaille de vermeil, piano; Deuxième prix, chamber music.
Conservatoire National de Région de Lille.
1999-2000 International Student Exchange Program: Lille, France; Université de Charles de Gaulle.
Teaching Experience:
2020-present Founder of KeyzStudioz, LLC
2019-present Piano faculty, Iowa Wesleyan University; Mt. Pleasant, Iowa.
2019-2021 Piano faculty, Marion Music Academy; Marion, Iowa.
2007-2018 Piano faculty, The Preucil School of Music; Iowa City, IA. Taught Suzuki piano, theory,
improvisation, group class, and chamber music.
September 18, 2009 Taught “Jazz Theory at the Piano”, University of Iowa.
2007-2009 “Artist in Residence,” Cornell College; Mount Vernon, IA.
March 26 & 28, 2007 Taught Piano Literature undergraduate and graduate course, University of Toledo, OH.
2006-2007 Piano faculty, Dance FX; Toledo, OH,
2005-2006 Piano and flute faculty, Harmony Music Center; Monroe, MI.
2002-2003 French Government Teaching Assistant, Lycée Fénèlon; Lille, France.
2001-2002 Private piano studio; Muncie, IN.
1997 Private piano and flute studio; Akron, IN.
Collaborative Experience:
2007-present Collaborative pianist for instrumentalist, vocalists, choirs throughout the Iowa City community.
2018 Collaboration with Michelle Crounch, gala concert, University of Iowa.
2016 Collaboration with University of Iowa guest artist, Chris Dickey, euphonium.
2007-2018 Preucil School of Music faculty programs, chamber music, student recitals.
2015-2016 Pianist for University of Iowa School of Medicine receptions.
2015 University of Iowa Major Ballet classes.
2014-2015 Creative Movement dance class for University of Iowa Youth Ballet.
2014-2015 Organist & Choir Assistant at Bethany Lutheran Church: West Branch, IA.
1996-present Free-lance engagements, including functions for the President and Board of Trustees of The
University of Toledo, faculty recitals, and various musical organizations.
2007-2009 “Artist in Residence” position: Cornell College; Mount Vernon, IA.
2007 Pianist for Ballet Classes, Dance FX Academy; Toledo, OH.
2004-2007 Music director: Glendale Presbyterian Church; Toledo, OH, choir duties included.
1993-2007 Accompanied Solo and Ensemble Competitions: IN, MI, OH.
2005-2006 Full Graduate Assistantship in Accompanying; University of Toledo.
2004 Warsaw Community Choir.
1997-1999 Soloists and small ensembles; Ball State University.
Musical Theatre & Opera:
March 2007 Toledo Opera Outreach Program: Carmenella, Pinnochio; Education and Outreach
Coordinator: Jennifer Gross.
March 2007 River Raisin Center for the Arts; Monroe, MI: Urinetown; Orchestra Director: Mark Felder.
March 2007 Rogers High School; Toledo, OH: Fame; Orchestra Director: Joel Gronseth.
Orchestral Experience:
September 24, 2015 Ball State Symphony Orchestra: Nagel Concerto in B for Piano and Orchestra, full
performance.
September 22, 2015 Ball State Symphony Orchestra Indianapolis tour: Nagel Concerto in B for Piano and
Orchestra, I. Sonata: Maestoso.
April 26, 2005 The University of Toledo: Beethoven piano concerto no. 3, op. 37, C minor; I. Allegro con brio.
April 17, 2005 The University of Toledo Gala Concert: Beethoven piano concerto no. 3, op. 37, C minor; I.
Allegro con brio.
March 1, 2005 The University of Toledo Orchestra: Bernstein Symphonic Suite On the Waterfront (piano).
Adjudication:
March 1, 2020 Iowa City Piano Teacher festival: Coralville, IA.
February 1, 2020 Iowa Music Teacher Association Auditions: St. Ambrose University
December 7, 2019 Iowa Music Teacher Association festival: Cedar Rapids, IA
April 13, 2019 Nancy Cree piano festival: Coralville, IA.
November 11, 2018 Iowa Music Teacher Association festival: Coralville, IA.
March 5, 2017 Iowa City Piano Teachers’ festival: Coralville, IA.
November 13, 2016 Iowa Music Teacher Association festival: Coralville, IA.
January 10, 2016 Iowa Music Teacher Association festival: Coralville, IA.
Leadership:
2016-present President of Deerfield Association.
2019-2021 President of East Central Music Teachers Association.
2017-2019 Vice President of East Central Music Teachers Association.
April 12, 2016 Chair for North Dodge Toastmasters Open House.
March 8, 2016 Chair for dual meeting with San Antonio Toastmasters.
2017 President for North Dodge Toastmasters’ Club.
2015-2016 Vice President of Membership for North Dodge Toastmasters’ Club.
2014-2016 Secretary for North Dodge Toastmasters’ Club.
2014-2017 Toastmasters’ International.
November 4, 2014 University of Iowa School of Music student leader focus group
July 23-27, 2014 Education for Living II: Authentic Being; Iowa City Learning Foundation.
February 28, 2014 6th Annual UI Health Sciences & Engineering Women Faculty Career Development
Conference: Women Leading in Academia; Coralville, IA.
February 14, 2014 Crucial Conversations—Using Effective Actions for Results; UIHC.
January 29, 2014 Crucial Conversations—Setting the Stage; UIHC.
February 27, 2013 Resolving Conflict: Learning and Practicing Skills to Understand Interests; UIHC
December 6, 2012 Knowing Your Environment and Being Politically Savvy; UIHC.
November 2012 Education for Living I: The Power of Language; Iowa City Learning Foundation.
Spring 2002 Selected by International Program Coordinator to serve on Student Interview Panel with Search
Committee for Assistant Provost, Ball State University.
Presentations & Research:
February 2017 Concerts for Black History Month: spirituals and protest songs with poetry, Iowa City, IA.
February 27-March 4, 2015
Center for Mind/Body Medicine Advanced Professional Training Program, San Francisco, CA.
November 14, 2015 Guest clinician for Iowa Music Teacher Association meeting: Marian, IA.
October 11-15, 2014 Center for Mind/Body Medicine Professional Training Program, San Francisco, CA.
April 5-7, 2014 “Creative Piano Pedagogy” for Festival for Creative Pianists at Colorado Mesa University:
Grand Junction, CO.
March 20, 2013 Improvisation Workshop at Millsaps College; Jackson, MI.
March 20, 2013 Improvisation Workshop at Academic and Performing Arts Center; Jackson, MI.
February 23, 2013 “Creative Piano Pedagogy” at University of Oklahoma; Norman, OK.
February 22, 2013 “Creative Piano Pedagogy” at University of Central Oklahoma; Edmond, OK.
November 3, 2012 “Piano Improvisation” MTNA Pedagogy Symposium at Cincinnati Conservatory of Music;
Cincinnati, OH.
October 2011 “Enhancing Aural Skills Through Improvisation,” College Music Society; National Conference
Richmond, VA.
Publications & Theses:
May 2017 Doctor of Musical Arts essay: Practice Techniques and Analysis of Jody Nagel’s Concerto
in B for Piano and Orchestra.
December 2012 Creative Pedagogy for Piano Teachers: Using Musical Games and Aural Pedagogy Techniques as a Dynamic Supplement for Teaching Piano, GIA Publications, Inc. (Chicago).
May 2006 Master’s project: Political Influences in Frederic Anthony Rzewski’s piece “Winnsboro Cotton Mill Blues.”
Copyright 2002 “A Child’s Adoration,” Echoes of Yesteryear compiled by The International Library of Poetry.
June 2002 Honors’ thesis: “Valses Nobles et Sentimentales pour piano de Maurice Ravel: une étude de la complexité de l’interprétation d’une vision.”
May 2002 Undergraduate Research Conference: “Valses Nobles et Sentimentales: A Reworking of
Classical Structure into a Personal Perspective,” Butler University, IN.
Scholarships & Awards:
February 2, 2017 Toastmaster’s Education Award: Advanced Communicator Bronze.
March 8, 2016 Toastmaster’s Education Award: Competent Leadership.
January 13, 2016 Toastmaster’s Education Award: Competent Communicator.
September 10-11, 2015
Tippecanoe Valley High School Distinguished Alumni Award.
2009-2011 Graduate Student Minority Fellowship: The University of Iowa.
2005-2006 Full Graduate Assistantship in Accompanying: The University of Toledo.
2006 Craig’s Keyboard’s Composition Competition: Grand Prize, Seventeen.
2006 Chamber Music Competition: First Prize, Schubert Op. 44, I. Allegro brillante.
2005 Concerto Competition: First Prize, Beethoven Op. 37, I. Allegro con brio.
1997-2002 Presidential Scholarship: Ball State University.
1997-2002 General Music Scholarship: Ball State University.
2002 Honors in Writing Finalist: Ball State University.
1997, 1998 Jean Kohler Award in Music: Ball State University.
1997 Minority Teaching Scholarship: State of Indiana.
Special Programs, Festivals, & Lessons:
July 2015 Oxford Philomusica Piano Festival and Summer Academy, London, England.
July 2015 The Paris International Summer Festival; Paris, France.
July 2015 V International Piano Festival; Valldemossa, Mallorca.
June 2015 The Savvy Musician in Action! Workshop: University of South Carolina.
August 2013 International Masterclass for Pianists: Worms, Germany.
Major Professors: Manfred Aust, Josef Anton Scherrer.
July-August 2013 Académies d’Étè du Grand Nancy; Nancy, France.
Major Professors: Michel Benhaiem, Hugues Leclerc
July 2013 Paris International Summer Festival, Bellearte Fondation: Paris, France.
Major Professors: Nelson Delle-Vigne Fabbri
July 2012 International Masterclass for Pianists; Worms, Germany.
Major Professors: Manfred Aust, Josef Anton Scherrer.
July 2010 Pattern Play improvisation course with Forrest &Akiko Kinney: Seattle, WA.
August 2009 Tage der Alten Musik; Pöllau, Austria.
Major Professor: Konstanze Rieckh, harpsichord.
August 2009 International Masterclass for Pianists; Worms, Germany.
Major Professors: Manfred Aust, Josef Anton Scherrer.
July 2008 International Masterclass for Pianists; Worms, Germany.
Major Professors: Manfred Aust, Josef Anton Scherrer.
August 2006 Paul Badura-Skoda; Vienna, Austria.
August 2006 Imre Rohmann; Salzburg, Austria.
August 2006 Tage der Alten Musik; Pöllau, Austria.
Major Professor: Konstance Riechk, harpsichord.
July-August 2005 Chautauqua International Music Festival; Chautauqua, NY.
Major Professors: John Melbower, Nicola Melville, Rebecca Penneys, Joel Schoenhals.
January 2005 Steven Mayer; The University of Toledo, OH.
July-August 2004 Chautauqua International Music Festival; Chautauqua, NY.
Major Professors: John Melbower, Nicola Melville, Rebecca Penneys, Joel Schoenhals.
July 2000 Académie Claude Debussy; Dol-de-Brétagne, France.
Major Professor: Bernard Lerouge.
July 1999 Ball State University Honors College Summer Program in Music; Muncie, IN.
Major Professor: Robert Palmer.
Masterclass Performances:
April 2013 Cavani Quartet at The Preucil School of Music; Iowa City, IA.
October 2006 Réne Lecuona at The University of Toledo, OH.
September 2005 Sylvia Wang at The University of Toledo, OH.
Summer 2004 Rebecca Penneys, Nicola Melville at Chautauqua Music Festival NY.
January 2004 Rebecca Penneys at Saint Petersburg College, FL.
December 2002 Michel Pavy at Conservatoire National de Région de Lille, France.
April 2002 Mia Chung at Ball State University, IN.
February 2002 Jane Solose at Ball State University, IN.
March 2001 Sylvaine Billier at Conservatoire National de Région de Lille, France.
December 2000 Sylvaine Billier at Conservatoire National de Région de Lille, France.
April 1998 Angelin A. Chang at Ball State University, IN: Piano Seminar for Students.
Professional Organizations:
2014-present Toastmasters International.
2007-present Suzuki Association of America.
2007-present Iowa Music Teacher Association.
2002-present Pi Kappa Lambda.
1999-present Golden Key International Honour Society.
1999-present Kappa Delta Pi.
2006-2020 College Music Society.
2004-2007 Ohio Music Teacher Association, Collegiate Member.
2001-2002 Indiana Music Teacher Association Collegiate Chapter Treasurer.
Languages:
Native language: English.
Bachelor of Arts with departmental honors, three years study abroad, various summer programs with instruction in language: French.
Universität Wien Sommerhochschule, 2006; Stobl, Austria: intensive language program; German.