About the Author

Paula Manwaring, NCTM is a music educator, composer, music editor, and the creator of Minimusic, a beginning group theory program taught internationally. Paula began her piano studies at an early age and continued through her college years where she attended Brigham Young University and studied under the direction of Dr. Robert Smith. She has enjoyed teaching piano for many years and is an active member of Music Teachers National Association, having served locally as well as on Utah's State Board. Along with teaching piano, her greatest joy is spending time with her family and friends. Her studio motto "Practice 'til it's easy!" keeps her students busy learning and sharing their music skills.