Ruthanna’s background began with studying at Cadek Conservatory of Music in Chattanooga, TN.  She was awarded a teaching internship at Cadek Conservatory which she held for four years while earning her undergraduate degree at University of Tennessee, Chattanooga. She was also awarded a graduate assistantship while earning her masters at New Mexico State University.  She studied with Pianists in Residence Arthur Rivituso and William Leland, respectively, for her undergraduate and master’s degrees in piano performance.  She has been teaching piano and music theory for over 25 years.  has taught at Montessori schools, at the university level, and in many different states across the country.
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Ruthanna performed locally in Atlanta with The Georgia Philharmonic Symphony.  She has played to crowds of 3,000+ at DragonCon and performed with Kimberly Locke for the grand opening of the national Porsche Headquarters.  She performs regularly with local chamber music groups.  Other performances include well known venues such as the Governor’s Mansion and The Rialto in Atlanta, Ford Auditorium at Berry College, Schwob School of Music at Columbus State University, New Mexico State University, and many other venues.

​She truly loves performing as well as teaching and relating to all ages, and her students show it as they progress and gain self confidence and a love of music through their time with her. She has raised her family here and Atlanta is her home.