Actually an Artist

I’m an artist, musician, and creative dabbler in many things. Although I primarily teach music in fun, uplifting, and creative ways, my passion lies in helping people embody their own sacred creativity–whatever that means to them. I’m rooted in the Christian Tradition, but comfortable working with any faith or beliefs that do not deny the humanity and belovedness of another group of people. I take my contemplative practice into the work I do with children learning music, into my parenting, and into my day-to-day. Although I don’t believe in evangelizing the way it’s traditionally thought of (you may study with me and never know what I believe), I hope to make my approach in how I set up the learning space one that is open, inviting, loving, and supportive.

My music studies took me to Oberlin College and Conservatory for a Bachelor’s of the Arts in French and a Bachelor’s of Music in Organ Performance. Following my studies, I moved to France for two years to study organ under Jean-Baptiste Robin at the Conservatoire à Rayonnement Régional de Versailles and at the Chappelle Royale de Versailles.

Our Story

Toward the end of my studies at Oberlin, I met this guy here, Jacob, who gallantly followed me to France. We got married after returning from overseas, and have been adventuring together ever since. We’ve lived in Ohio, Massachusetts, Florida (we both grew up in different parts of that state!), and now Kentucky.