Maribeth started on piano at age 5. In 1981 she received a Bachelor's Degree in Music Education from the University of Oregon. She taught 7 years at a local private school where she developed a music program teaching 1-8 general music, band and a hand- bell choir. She has been teaching private music for over 20 years. While her strongest instruments are piano and guitar she also tutors her students with their band instruments. As part of the community she has accompanied the Oregon Children's Choir under the direction of Dr. Randy Moore and also had the honor of working with Mason Williams on a few occasions including his album Electrical Gas. As a singer songwriter she has written over 40 songs and has performed locally.