"Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and life to everything."

- Plato

As we embrace the New Year, let us find harmony in the melodies we study and share, for they are the soundtrack to our brightest journeys

Thank you for your support throughout the year! Together, we bring music education and appreciation to enrich our lives and those around us! Creativity and imagination is a priceless commodity! We have so many special musical moments to celebrate.

Last year I served as an adjudicator for the Southern California Jr. Bach Festival.

I completed two years of service on the MTNA National board as SW Director, Finance Committee, and CEO selection committee.

I am the 2025 MTNA National Conference Chair and will attend the conference in Minneapolis, MN in March. I have been nominated to run for VP of Membership for MTNA as well in 2025.

My goals for 2025 are to bring my students to reach new heights with their music, community service through music, leadership, and preparing them for college through creativity. I am also working to support the next generation of music teachers that I mentor through college, local and state music teacher conference presentations, creating more courses and templates to help keep music teachers updated on technology and business.



Committed! Brinley is going to George Washington University to study Political Science in the fall. She applied ED early decision and got her first-choice college!

🎉Congrats , Brinley! We are so proud of you!





💡I love writing recommendations for my students for college, private high schools, scholarships, and being a referral for their first jobs!

Pro tips:

1. Keep your student bios up to date with any areas that you shine: piano, volunteer, sports, MUN, academic decathlon, science olympiad, JG's, etc.
2. Keep track of high scores for AP's, GPA's, Honor roll, Advanced classes taken in middle school, and all academic and music awards.
3. Give me 2-3 weeks lead-time and clear instructions on what you need for the recommendation: link to website, your intended major for that college, and areas of emphasis, such as character and academic success.

These are the jobs that AI can’t replace

• From the World Economic Forum
• AI is unlikely to be able to replace jobs requiring human skills such as judgement, creativity, physical dexterity and emotional intelligence.

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• The skills most in demand from employers over the next five years will include analytical thinking, empathy and active listening, and leadership and social influence, according to the report.

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