Violin Lessons for All

Introduction: I have many years teaching a wide range of ages, cultural backgrounds, musical genres, and levels of interest. My teaching experience includes working at a pre-college K-12 afterschool music program teaching violin and improvisation, giving chamber music masterclasses and lessons at universities around the country, performing as a member of the AIM program as part of the San Francisco Symphony’s Education Department, and most recently teaching private students, chamber groups, and group classes at the prestigious Interlochen Arts Camp. I attended the San Francisco Conservatory of Music where I recevied my Masters in violin performance under the tutelage of Bettina Mussumeli. Before that I attended the University of South Carolina School of Music, where I received my Bachelor's under the tutelage of William Terwilliger. My teaching philosophy focuses on developing mental and physical awareness, highlighting the strengths of the students, and curating achievable plans for reaching personal goals. Students learn best when immersed in concepts from a range of dynamic perspectives, hands-on exploration, and improvisation. Learning music conceptually, by observing and imitating experts, and eventually through self-creation is a powerful tool kit for development. Improvisation provides a springboard for synthesizing presented ideas and manipulating them in individually unique and expressive ways. Regardless of interest level, background, skill, or age lessons will be tailored to suit your needs.