Taylor Perry brings two decades of musical experience to her role as a piano instructor. She has been teaching since opening Perry Piano Studio in 2011. Her educational background includes a master's degree in piano performance with a concentration in piano pedagogy, as well as a bachelor of arts in music and a bachelor of science in human development & family science. This varied educational background informs an integrative, student-centered teaching approach as Taylor combines her musical expertise with an understanding of the physical, cognitive, and emotional development of her students. In addition to her pedagogical and performing pursuits, Taylor has a passion for research and writing.Taylor has studied piano privately with Rebekah Healan and with Dr. Martha Thomas, and in July 2015 had the pleasure of studying and performing at the Interharmony International Music Festival in Arcidosso, Italy. In 2016 she received the Jana K. Ritchie Award, which recognizes outstanding piano students who demonstrate a high level of musicianship and aspire to a career in studio teaching. Also in 2016, her writing was featured in an undergraduate journal, The Classic Journal. During her graduate studies at the Hugh Hodgson School of Music, Taylor received the Athon-Hughes-Cook Piano Pedagogy Award and the Director's Excellence Award. She was also inducted into the Pi Kappa Lambda National Music Honor Society.