Dalana began studying piano at an early age with Sister Mildred Dunn in Fort Smith. She later studied with Dr. David Dennis at Ouachita Baptist University, Virginia Sircy at Cameron University, and Dr. Rosilee Walker at UA Fort Smith. She graduated with her Bachelor of Arts degree in piano at UA Fort Smith in December 2006. Dalana is currently serving as an adjunct faculty in the UA Fort Smith Music Department and working on her Masters degree in Piano Pedagogy at University of Central Oklahoma. She has had extensive experience in accompanying and private piano instruction. Dalana has taught piano lessons to all ages for well over 10 years, both privately and through Sigler Music.