Heather Brenner Piano Instructor

Heather Brenner began playing piano at age 5 in Florida where she was born and raised. She joined band as a trumpet player in 6th grade and continued playing through high school marching band. In college, she attended Florida State University’s School of Music where she earned a Bachelor Degree in Music Therapy on piano. For about 25 years, Heather has taught private piano lessons, which allowed her to work alongside being a Home School Mom. Heather has participated in singing and playing on worship teams at church her entire adult life. From 2017-2021, Heather was the Music Director at Rapid City Christian School, where she taught 6th-12th grade band and choir, as well as led the student worship team for chapel. After moving to Sioux Falls in 2021, Heather originally taught private piano lessons at Schmitt Music and moved to Popplers in the summer of 2024. She also started and directs the Sioux Falls Home School Band, and then also started the Band Program at Abiding Savior Academy in 2025. In 2017, Heather recorded an album (under the name Heather Goddard) of 12 original songs titled “This is My Life”, which were born from the pains and struggles of her own life. This album is still available on most digital platforms as well as on Youtube. Teaching ages 6 through adult, Heather enjoys sharing her passion of music to others desiring to learn. This involves the dedication of students being wiling to work, but if it isn’t fun then something is wrong. Heather meets students where they are at and works diligently to help them succeed in musicianship and in their overall love of music.