Miriam has Master of Science Degree in Piano Pedagogy from  St. Cloud State University and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music from Augsburg College, Minneapolis, MN.

She has taught piano and preschool music for 20 years.

She is an organist at Mt. Olivet Lutheran Church, Minneapolis, MN and an accompanist for a wide variety of soloists and choirs.

Currently she is a member of MMTA (Minnesota Music Teacher's Association) and APPI (Association of Professional Piano Instructors) and MTNA ( Music Teacher's National Association.

Miriam is married and has two children.