Karen has followed her passion to bring a community of high-quality music making and experiences to students of all ages and levels with the official start of Ztunes Music in 2016 and the acquisitions of Eclectic Music in 2024 and ATL Music Lessons in 2025.
She has performed and taught throughout the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Teaching since 2000, her students have been known to place in honors groups, youth orchestras, competitions, and sit first chair in their bands. Many of her students have gone on to pursue professional careers in music at prestigious conservatories and universities.
Outside of Ztunes, Karen directs the flute ensemble at Beacon Hill Middle School, is Recording Secretary for the Decatur Music Teachers Association, and has presented for various State Music Teachers Associations and universities. She resides in Decatur with her husband, Nathan (trombone, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra), and sons Jason (trumpet) and Tristan (drums).
