
meet shirley
Hello everyone!
I’m a full time Montessori early childhood educator, piano pedagogue, and percussion instructor based in Southern California. Currently, I teach ages 2 1/2 - 4 at a Montessori preschool, and percussion at Rancho Cucamonga HS and Etiwanda HS. I run a private piano studio as well as a consulting service for front ensembles across the country.
My mission:
Music and child development have been my life long passions and I’m dedicated to nurturing students in a holistic and empowering way. My mission is to teach life skills through music. I focus on helping students improve their communication skills, understand their emotions, and develop the self-discipline needed to achieve their goals. Through both musical instruction and emotional support, I always want to create a learning environment where every student can thrive and reach their full potential.
Background:
I studied at California State University of Fullerton where I received my BM in Piano Pedagogy. My marching experience includes Pulse Percussion (2019-2022) and my piano experience includes training through all levels of Certificate of Merit and medaling in MTAC OCW piano solo competitions, MTAC Bach Festivals, and MTAC state conventions. Since 2018, I operated a private piano studio where I taught students of all levels with a focus on strong foundational technique and musicality.