Simone is 13 years classically trained in Piano. She started her undergraduate journey at Belmont University in Nashville, TN where she studied Piano Pedagogy under Kristian Klefstad. Outside the practice room, Simone has experience in many genres of music including worship bands starting at age 10 and a few years with her high school jazz band.
Before college she participated in many festivals, auditions, & competitions performing a variety of selections ranging from Bach Inventions to Blues to traditional hymns.
Simone is currently in graduate school at the University of Georgia to earn her Master of Public Administration. When she’s not studying, Simone enjoys taking care of her many house plants & finding fun crafts to create!
Simone continues to enjoy her musical outlet by playing on her church worship team and teaching others this wonderful instrument!