...Piano lessons and singing began when I was 8 years old. Violin became a vivid part of my music background starting in 4th grade continuing until 8th grade. At that time, my parents offered me weekly private piano lessons from a prominent, excellent teacher. (read more)
...I love to see people's faces when I tell them that when I got married I got a husband, three kids, and a dog. We are a blended family of now six children: his, mine, and ours. This took a lot of patience, perseverance, and love, but we did it. (read more)