Born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada, and holding a degree in Culinary Arts Management from UNLV, Kelly took a long and diverse path to the piano bench. As an adult beginner pianist, she deeply understands the joy of discovering new lessons and materials. After over a decade in industries including real estate, insurance, hospitality, and law, she has found her ideal role at Hoffman Academy. Here, she channels her extensive experience and early writing talents—first showcased in her winning fifth-grade DARE essay—into making quality music education accessible to learners around the globe.
As the Executive Assistant to Mr. Hoffman, Kelly wears many hats, managing tasks from conference planning to social media to international sales tax compliance. Having recently joined the blog team, she merges her lifelong passion for writing with her enthusiasm for music education, sharing monthly updates about new developments and resources at Hoffman Academy.
