Mark Richins
Originally from Indianapolis, Indiana Mark's biggest hobby is spending time with his growing family of three. He also enjoys being outdoors and is a sucker for deep thought. In terms of music he is primarily a pianist, but really plays any instrument he lays his hands on. His musical interests began when he became jealous of his brother taking piano lessons. He eventually succeeded in persuading his brother to teach him piano, which soon prompted his parents to fund formal lessons. He learned everything his teacher knew and continued practicing on his own until he was accepted at BYU-Idaho. He has enjoyed making music ever since.
Mark began a formal music career at Brigham Young University-Idaho. There he studied piano performance with Dr. Stephen Thomas, piano pedagogy with Dr. Stephen Allen and piano collaboration with Dr. Michael McQuay. He is a Nationally Certified Teacher of Music in Piano (NCTM) by the Music Teacher National Association (MTNA). He enjoys writing for various mediums and has had original hymns performed at BYU-Idaho's annual hymn festival. His other compositions have been performed in various school recitals and various church venues.
Mark graduated from BYU-Idaho with a BMA, (Bachelor of Musical Arts), in general music. He is currently working towards a graduate degree in music therapy at Illinois State University.
Get to know him through his Facebook page and following his music blog.
Mark began a formal music career at Brigham Young University-Idaho. There he studied piano performance with Dr. Stephen Thomas, piano pedagogy with Dr. Stephen Allen and piano collaboration with Dr. Michael McQuay. He is a Nationally Certified Teacher of Music in Piano (NCTM) by the Music Teacher National Association (MTNA). He enjoys writing for various mediums and has had original hymns performed at BYU-Idaho's annual hymn festival. His other compositions have been performed in various school recitals and various church venues.
Mark graduated from BYU-Idaho with a BMA, (Bachelor of Musical Arts), in general music. He is currently working towards a graduate degree in music therapy at Illinois State University.
Get to know him through his Facebook page and following his music blog.
