Here are some things I’ve accomplished/worked on during the last year, as well as some goals for the coming year.

Me with Ros, who convinced me to teach Let’s Play Music and is one of my 2nd year trainers.

Accomplishments in 2018

  • Finished teaching my 1st year of Let’s Play Music.
  • Trained and started teaching 2nd year of Let’s Play Music.
  • Attended my 2nd Let’s Play Music Symposium.
  • Was active member of the Music Teacher’s National Association (MTNA), the UMTA Concerto Competition Chair (Instrumental), and my local chapter secretary.
  • Gave 2 presentations to UMTA chapters in Utah.
  • Attended my 4th Utah Music Teachers Association Music Conference.
  • Designed and put together the UMTA Conference booklet and took photos of the conference.
  • Designed the new UMTA logo.
  • Member of Utah Valley Symphony.
  • My studio includes 13 private students, 20 Let’s Play Music Students and I have a waiting list for both.
  • Held 2 studio recitals, 1 Let’s Play Music Program, and multiple group classes.
  • Kept adding technology to my studio including keyboards for Let’s Play Music.
  • Began playing piano for Primary (my church’s children’s program).
  • Sold nearly 400 Treble Clef Snowflake Christmas Ornaments that I designed and 3d printed.
  • Moved my studio out of the front room and into it’s own dedicated room.
My new teaching space.

Goals for 2019

  • Finish certifying for 2nd year of Let’s Play Music, and start certifying for 3rd year.
  • Start Cataloging my music library.
  • Write accompaniments for violin Christmas book.
  • Create 2 new 3d printed products for my online store.
  • Find a balance between work and family.