Prior to moving to La Crosse, she was Principal Bassist in the Keweenaw Symphony in Houghton, Michigan and a member of the bass section in the Cheyenne Symphony in Wyoming. Karyn is an active member of The International Association of Bassists and The American String Teachers Association. She maintains a busy schedule as a clinician, freelance bassist and author. In addition to performing in the classical genre, she is an accomplished jazz bassist. Her electric bass method books, Bass Sessions, are published by Kjos Music Company.
Private lessons are available for all instruments.