Teaching

I joined the Department of Music at Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 2013 and am proud to work alongside its outstanding faculty and students. To learn about the department's programs and upcoming events, visit Instagram, Facebook, or YouTube. 

At IUP, I teach primarily composition and undergraduate courses in music theory and musicianship. I also teach courses on the analysis of popular music, orchestration, keyboard harmony, electronic music, and at the graduate level. I recently redesigned IUP’s theory program with inclusivity as a key focus.

I offer private lessons in composition, songwriting, and music theory via IUP’s Community Music School, which enables me to work with anyone close to campus. I am happy to teach using Zoom, as well, but contact me directly to inquire about that.

Sample Syllabus 

I developed this syllabus and calendar for MUSC 516 Analytical Techniques, which I taught last year. The course explores a variety of art and popular music and references current scholarship.

Sample Handout 

I created this handout for students in MUSC 212 Ear Training IV to make it easier for them to comprehend trichords aurally, both in repertoire and the abstract.