Cindy received her Associate of Fine Arts degree from Young Harris College in Young Harris, GA. She later received her Bachelor of Arts degree cum laude in music performance from Tift College in Forsyth, GA which is now a part of Mercer University in Macon, GA. Both degrees had a concentration in voice and piano.

Over the years Cindy has sung solos, duets and trios and played piano for weddings, funerals and worship services as well as special events such as cantatas and talent shows at various churches she has attended. Cindy has sung in choirs and ensembles of all sizes her whole life. She has either led or accompanied children’s choirs and summer music camps. She has given private piano lessons over the years. She led the worship team for her church’s annual ladies’ retreat weekend for many years.

Cindy is an active member of Valley View Chapel in Long Valley, NJ. She has been playing keys and singing on her church’s contemporary worship teams three to four times per month for many years. She also plays hymns for the traditional service once or twice per month.

Cindy is married and has two adult children, David and Sara. David also enjoys teaching saxophone, flute and clarinet at The Music Shop. Cindy is originally from Georgia and has lived in New Jersey all of her adult life. Cindy has a deep love for music and wants to share that love with her students.