Type Of Business:
Music Studio
Expertise:
Ms. Patterson‘s expertise is in flute, piano, violin, cello, alto saxophone, clarinet and trumpet instruction.
Major Product/SVS:
Music Instruction for Children and Adults on the Flute, Piano, Violin, Cello, Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Trumpet and Music Theory
Favorite Business Publication:
Industry-Related Publications
Hobbies/Sports:
Reading, Golfing, Attending Concerts, Playing and Listening to Music, Spending Time with her Grandchildren
Education Degrees:
Coursework, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Affiliations Awards:
Former Fourth District President, Greendale Chapter, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (1993); Former President, Wisconsin Society of Podiatric Medicine (1974); President, Greendale Chapter, Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars; Board of Directors, The Ballet Company, Milwaukee
Place of Birth:
Luxembourg
Industry:
Private Music Instruction
Country of Origin:
WI/Austria
Children's Names:
Debra, Patrick, Dean, Jane
Date of Distinction:
7/11/2007
Work History:
Instrumental Music Teacher, City of Milwaukee (1956-1957); Vocal Traveling Music Teacher, Walworth County, WI (1953-1956)
What do you feel separates you from the rest of the professionals in your industry?:
Ms. Patterson's music skills and method of incorporating music theory in her teaching separates her from her peers.
What has been the most outstanding thing you have done thus far in your career?:
Ms. Patterson‘s greatest career achievements were playing the flute with Anita McKnight for an all-women's orchestra and a professional band in Milwaukee, teaching music in various capacities and helping her students to perform for the veterans at Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee.
If you could solve one problem in the world today, what would it be?:
If she could solve one problem in the world today, Ms. Patterson would see to it that the needs of children were thoroughly addressed.
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The highlight of her career was playing the flute with Anita McKnight.
Charity:
The United Performing Arts Fund; Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra; The Florentine Opera Company; St. Alphonsus Church
Number Of Years In Profession:
45
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to the support she receives from her clients.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because of her Austrian heritage.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Patterson is a strong supporter of the local ballet and youth symphony. She is a private music teacher in Milwaukee and Greendale in Wisconsin.