Alicia holds a Bachelor of Music from Arizona State University. She has been involved in music her whole life and began her formal music education at age five, after that being involved in choirs and orchestras, playing piano and guitar in churches and in different bands. Alicia is a classically trained vocalist as well as a singer/songwriter. She demonstrates a patient, supportive, and student-centered approach to teaching while emphasizing the importance of understanding musical foundations such as theory, rhythm, note reading, and ear training to lead students to understand the "big picture."