Music was an important part of my life growing up. Playing piano gave me joy and confidence. In performances and later on in competitions, it showed me how far I could go if I would put in the work, and brought me a sense of pride and fulfillment. When I teach today, I love to see the magic that music plays in my students’ lives. Whether it be a sense of accomplishment a student has when something clicks for them or the excitement of learning a piece that they love (and maybe even performing it in front of an audience!), teaching is my passion and I feel honored to help my students in their own musical journey.

Professional Bio

Mary is a 2010 piano performance graduate from the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire. As an undergraduate, Mary was an active member in numerous organizations, including serving as president of UWEC’s collegiate Wisconsin Music Teachers Association (WMTA) and as vice president of the music organization Sigma Alpha Iota (SAI). Mary accompanied various recital performances and the university’s opera workshop. In addition, Mary studied at the Bosendorfer International Piano Academy in Vienna.

After her undergraduate studies, Mary moved to Berlin, Germany, where she accompanied university students at the conservatory Universität der Kunst (UDK). She also taught private lessons. After Germany she lived and taught in France. In France, she enjoyed serving as her local church’s children’s choir director, and accompanying service.

A Midwest native, Mary moved back to Wisconsin with her husband and their son in 2023 and is currently giving lessons out of her home studio.