Elizabeth has a warm, empathetic, and organized teaching style. She believes students learn best when they feel supported, encouraged, and know exactly how to work towards their goals, step-by-step.

Elizabeth’s teaching utilizes a holistic approach to help students attain technical and artistic mastery, emphasizing the components of fluid technique, intuitive phrasing, historical context, and theoretical understanding.

Elizabeth has taught students from age 4 to 78, from total beginners to gifted students in a collegiate music program. She enjoys meeting students where they are and working together to achieve their goals. Many students have received accolades at regional festivals and Royal Conservatory of Music assessments, with multiple students performing in the RCM Southeast Celebration of Excellence.

All students learn music they love while reaping the benefits of music study. Research consistently shows that musical study increases empathy, persistence, discipline, and academic success.