Kathi is passionate about inspiring the next generation of performers. As a teaching artist, she is able to bring a unique set of tools and gifts to the private lesson: nurturing motivation and helping her students find meaning through music. Arts learning develops audience skills — the cognitive, emotional, and spiritual tools to set aside caution and prejudices to be able to enter a musical piece and make connections.

Today's audiences and students are becoming increasingly more creative in their choice and presentation of the music they love to play and sing. For vocalists, Kathi encourages her students to develop an understanding of music fundamentals which can often lead to a better understanding of themselves. These can help to improve their vocal health and performance. For pianists, she knows what skills are necessary and also explores what matters in relation to the individual needs and interests of the student.

Kathi is interested in good technique, developing a keen awareness of stylistic interpretation, improvisation and overall performance skills. While the thinking in the "classical arts" is still firmly grounded in the traditional Western canon, her audience interest continues to migrate toward other forms. Kathi's goal is to extend her musical strengths towards demonstrating competence, flexibility and enthusiasm.