Zach earned his Bachelors at UNC Chapel Hill, and his Masters at North Carolina Central University under the tutelage of Dr. Ira Wiggins, where he enjoyed the privilege of lessons and clinics by resident artists Joey Calderazzo and Branford Marsalis.
As a teacher, Zach has six years of experience with a wide range of ages and skill levels, welcoming all levels of piano students, with composition lessons upon request. In his teaching, he emphasizes musicality, ear training, and rhythm, but a primary focus in his piano lessons is on the physicality of playing an instrument, with the goal of approaching the instrument comfortably and fluidly, building a sustainable lifelong relationship with music. One of Zach’s greatest joys is watching students progress and overcome challenges, developing confidence and problem solving skills in the process, as they develop a richer awareness and understanding of music and its relationship to other parts of life.