MY STORY

My very first piano lesson stands out vividly in my childhood memories. I can still feel the excitement of sitting in a room with a grand piano and a skilled teacher who could show me how to play. Right there, I realised that I would want to be with piano music for the rest of my life.

Without a piano in my family home, it took several years of convincing my parents to arrange a piano and teacher for me.

I remember playdates with friends, where I was irresistibly drawn to their piano and would sneak off to work out tunes by myself until my friends pulled me away.

By the time I started proper lessons, I was older than most beginners, but I made up for it by practising as much as possible. Practising piano became my daily ritual. I loved the magical resonance of the instrument and enjoyed the process of unlocking the music of great composers.

My teacher taught me practice strategies and I soon realised that my piano practice enhanced my school work leading to higher grades.

I grew up in southern Germany where classical music has a strong tradition and is highly valued. While strolling the streets of our village during my home visits to Germany, I am still fascinated at how many people I hear practising their instruments.

When deciding on a career, I found myself torn between medicine and music. I initially chose medical school but soon realised how incomplete I felt without regular piano practice and lessons. I made a deal with myself: if I passed the first round of auditions at music university, I would switch paths. That decision changed everything, and here I am today.  After completing degrees in piano pedagogy and a Bachelor of Music in performance, I have never looked back. I am grateful every day to nurture music and people through my work!