Tracey Craig McKibben

      Tracey Craig McKibben earned her Bachelor's and Masters degrees in Piano Performance and Pedagogy from Pensacola Christian College. Since graduate school, she has taught piano lessons in both school and studio settings. For over two decades, Tracey has taught students of all ages to instill in them a love of music and the technical proficiency to achieve their dreams. Several of her students are now teaching music professionally.

      Tracey began composing and arranging while in college, and what began as a hobby quickly developed into a lifelong passion for creating music. She has served in many church music leadership roles including music director, choir director for both adult and childrens choirs, pianist, accompanist, and handbell director. Traceys music is published by Lorenz, Heart Publications, Kjos and EasyChoirMusic.com. She is a member of ASCAP and is active in a local songwriters workshop.

      Tracey lives in Dayton, Ohio, with her husband and son. She also has a step-daughter and one eccentric, but lovable, cat. When not composing or teaching, she enjoys hiking with family and friends, jogging, and cycling. She is also an avid reader and knitter.