Anne has 16 years experience teaching piano, including technique, theory, music history, ear-training, sight-reading, improvisation, and musicianship. Anne earned her Bachelors degrees in piano and psychology at Illinois Wesleyan University and Masters degree in piano at the University of Texas at Austin. She has performed widely as a special events pianist, ensemble performer, and accompanist. Anne offers a unique approach to teaching the piano, using her creativity and analytical training in addition to innovative applications in technology to help students achieve their individual musical goals.

EDUCATION

• B.A. Piano; B.A. Psychology- Illinois Wesleyan University  Summa cum laude (1999)
• M.M. Piano Literature and Pedagogy - The University of Texas at Austin  Magna cum laude (2002)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Private and Group Piano Instructor: Westfield, IN; Austin, TX; Champaign, IL; Bloomington, IL
(1990 - Present)
• Solo Performer: Bridgewater Country Club - Carmel, IN; Conseco Corporation LLC - Carmel, IN;
  Scott A. Jones - Carmel, IN; Laguna Gloria Art Museum, The Four Seasons Hotel, The University of Texas at Austin School of Law, The University of Texas at Austin President's Mansion - Austin, TX; numerous weddings and other special events (2000-Present)
• Pianist/Keyboardist: Grace Community Church - Noblesville, IN www.gracecc.org (2005- Present); Fellowship Church - Austin, TX (2000-2005); Vocalist and Pianist: University Christian Church - Austin, TX (1999-2001)
• Coordinator of Marketing and Outreach, Piano Solutions Inc. - Carmel, IN www.pianosolutions.net (2005-Present)

TEACHERS & COACHES

• Classical Piano: Prof. David Renner - The University of Texas at Austin; Dr. Cynthia Benson,
  Dr. Alexander Tutunov, Dr. Mark Hansen - Illinois Wesleyan University; Raymond Fischer - The Royal College of Music, England; Jeanne Sasaki, Meme Tunnell, Susan Depeveen: Champaign/Urbana, IL
• Jazz Piano: Eric Baker - Noblesville, IN; Paul Garcia Matthews - Austin, TX
• Piano Literature & Pedagogy: Prof. Martha Hilley, Prof. Sophia Gilmson - The University of Texas
• Voice: Dr. Ericka Gregory, The University of Texas at Austin

CERTIFICATION

• NCTM (Nationally Certified Teacher of Music) www.mtnacertification.org

MEMBERSHIPS

• MTNA (Music Teachers National Association) www.mtna.org
• IMTA (Indiana Music Teachers Association) www.indmta.org
  Technology Development 2007 - present
  Vice President, Membership 2005-2007
  Directory Editor 2005-2007
  
• NFMC (National Federation of Music Clubs) www.nfmc-music.org
• IPTA (Indiana Piano Teachers Association)