Annette Karges holds an M.M. in Piano Pedagogy from the University of Denver’s Lamont School of Music and a B.A. in Music, Piano Performance, and Philosophy from Minot State University. Her eleven years of teaching experience include: running her own private studio, teaching as a graduate assistant in Lamont School of Music and Lamont Piano Prep Program, teaching with Children’s Music Academy, and even a little bit of K-12 music instruction. Annette has presented at various conferences including those hosted by NCKP, and MTNA.

Holding firmly to the belief that there is music in everyone, Annette enjoys guiding individuals of all ages in their discovery of music and in cultivating their own musical potential. As a pianist of nineteen years, Annette is passionate about continuing to learn and study as much music as possible. Annette enjoys sharing music with others as well as collaborating with her musical friends. Her teachers include Steven Mayer and Dianna Anderson. Her teaching/pedagogy mentors include Chee-Hwa Tan and Leila Viss.

Annette grew up on a farm/ranch in North Dakota and loves finding creative inspiration in the outdoors - whether it’s the wide open spaces of the plains, or the mountains of Colorado. She enjoys many things, including spending time with friends, hiking and running with her side-kick Watson, listening to music, drinking tea, good books, and happy movies.