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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 27, is married to Michelle Phipps from Angleton, Texas. They are
currently living in Orem, Utah where William is attending Utah Valley University
and both are working full time. 
 

Raelene, age 26, is married to Jared Teerlink of Utah. They live in Herriman,
Utah where they bought a home. Jared is attending Brigham Young University
and working. Raelene graduated and is currently working in a Bakery decorating
cakes. Our first grandchild, Emma Rochelle just had her first birthday!
 

Christine is a Sophmore in High School. This past summer she continued with
swim team which she really enjoyed. She continues in the marching band at
high school, which she loves, playing the trumpet! 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