This interview originally aired on "In the Moment" on SDPB Radio.
Mallory Dekker is an award-winning educator who helps people of all ages and abilities find musical expression. She's been recognized by Yamaha for her work.
Dekker is the executive director of the Black Hills Studios of the Arts and was named to Yamaha's 40 Under 40 Music Educators Class of 2024.
She joins "In the Moment" to share how she tailors her approach to each individual student and where they're at on their musical journey.