Research Projects
Touching Music Theory
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LMTA 2018 Collegiate Poster Session Winner
The integration of keyboard into undergraduate theory classrooms provides a tangible representation of music theory and aural skills. When students hear and feel theoretical concepts at the piano, they engage in meaningful application of theory.
The Creative Pianist
LMTA 2019 Collegiate Poster Session Winner
Many piano method books provide creative activities including improvisation, composition, harmonization and transposition, in addition to repertoire, technique and theory skills. Independent piano teachers need to know where to find supplemental materials for these activities.
Forming the Habit: A Case Study of Effective Practice in Group Piano I
Presented at MTNA 2019 Conference
Although instructors report teaching students how to practice, first0year music majors may be unsure of how to practice effectively. The purpose of this case study was to investigate the effects of focusing first-semester group piano students’ attention on specific musical problems during practice.
Awards and Publications
1st Place
Mississippi Music Teachers Association Competition
Freshman/Sophomore Solo Division
Spring 2015
Norwegian Folk Songs: Making Rhythmic Complexities Easy and Enjoyable
First place in Collegiate Writing Competition
Published in Piano Magazine, Autumn 2020
1st Place
Mississippi State University Concerto Competition
Spring 2015
Forming the Habit: A Case Study of Effective Practice in Group I Piano Students
Published in American Music Teacher e-Journal, April 2020
Other contributors: Maria Vieira, Mary Grace Ellerbee
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