The Author

Kasey is a Colorado Springs mom of three who loves helping kids learn in creative and meaningful ways. A graduate of Abilene Christian University with a degree in English, she enjoys transforming big ideas—especially those related to life and faith into simple, engaging lessons through activities, object lessons, and hands-on experiences. Her first children’s book, A Walk on the Piano, reflects this passion by teaching young readers the notes on the musical staff through playful characters and imagination.

Kasey loves reading, puzzles, dark chocolate, spending time with family and friends, and all things outdoors—running, hiking, and biking. Her faith is central to her life, and she and her husband are actively involved with their church’s youth group and children’s ministry. Whether hosting friends for meals and games, enjoying a basketball game, or finding new ways to make learning fun, she loves creating opportunities for kids and families to grow, learn, and laugh together.

The Illustrator

Deborah is a stay-at-home mom of three living in Colorado Springs. Deborah runs a small business where she handcrafts earrings with care. Deborah also loves investing her time in oil painting and other handmade crafts, including candle making, and finds joy in creating beautiful, meaningful pieces.

How it all began

When Kasey first brought a piano into her home several years ago, her oldest son surprised her by playing songs by ear within a week! He could play the Mario theme song, Happy Birthday, and some of Kasey’s favorite hymns.

Kasey was ecstatic! Her thought was that he would excel quickly if he could learn to read music. Kasey began her hunt for a beginner book about the basics of note reading. To her disappointment, there wasn’t a fun, beginner book that laid out the basics.

Over the next few years, in the midst of being a stay-at-home mom of two, and then three children, she wrote a poem about where to find the notes on the piano and on the staff. Later, she also started sketching how the notes could look with illustrations and personality.

Kasey’s friend, the wonderfully talented Debbie Lechowit, who is also a stay-at-home mom of three, turned her poem and simple sketches into a delightful read with playful and professional artwork.

Now, they have a beautiful teaching tool: a book that lays the foundation of note reading for elementary piano students.