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About me and my family!

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My Family

In 1980 I married Coreen Smith, from Fremont California who I met while attending college. She also plays the piano (even though she doesn't admit it!). She is currently a second grade teacher  in Canyon Country.

I have 3 children. (All 3, of course took lessons from me.)

William, age 26, is married to Michelle Phipps from Angleton, Texas. They were living with us in Santa Clarita but recently moved to Salt Lake City where William is a Graphic Designer with Niftyware. They are both planning to continue their schooling.

Raelene, age 25, is married to Jared Teerlink of Utah. They recently bought a home in Herriman, Utah where they are both working and going to school. Raelene just gave birth to our first grandchild Emma Rochelle who was born June 2nd!

Christine is going into the 9th grade this year. This summer she will continue with swim team which she really has enjoyed in the past. She will be continuing the trumpet in marching band at high school and will be attending band camp this summer! She also continues to play the piano on her own.


Resume'
  • Private Piano lessons 1964 - 1976
  • BA Music - Brigham Young University 1986
  • Certified - American Institute of Piano Technology 1995
  • Member - Piano Technicians Guild of America since 1994

I began taking lessons on the piano at the age of 5 years. It did not take long to realize that i truly had a love for the piano. My parents never had to tell me to practice. In fact they had to tell me to stop and do other things! I also began playing the trumpet in the 5th grade and continued both the piano and the trumpet through the 12th grade. I received my Bachelors degree in Music at Brigham Young University in 1986. I went on to receive a certificate of completion at the American Institute of Piano Technology in 1995. I have since been tuning and repairing pianos, repairing pianos and teaching lessons. The piano has been my hobby, my career and my love. It is my goal to share this love and pass it on to my students.

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William and Michelle

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Jared and Raelene

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Emma Rochelle Teerlink

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Christine