My approach offers student-guided instruction; lessons are personally tailored to student interests. Within a variety of genres, my lessons can help you with technique, sight-reading, music literacy, phrasing, and much more!
As a recent graduate of Syracuse University with a B.M. in Music Education, I am a well-equipped music teacher dedicated to implementing modernized techniques in order to accommodate various learning styles.
Lessons are offered for Piano, Guitar, Bass, Clarinet, Audio Production, Music Theory, and Songwriting.
Music Teaching Experience:
- Music Director for On Broadway Performing Arts Training Program in Harlem, NY.
- Director and Founder of Syracuse University’s Music Mentoring Program, a funded educational program designed to teach piano, voice, guitar, and drums in a high-needs area.
- Touring musician for rock band Dr. Danny, based in New York City.
- Project manager for academic research in documenting/arranging Portuguese folk music for music education.
- Piano Teacher since 2015
- Guitar & Bass Teacher since 2017
- Clarinet Teacher since 2016
- Pianist for Lutheran Campus Ministry at Syracuse University
Awards, Distinctions, and Memberships
- Member of the Music Teachers National Association, New York State School Music Association, National Association for Music Educators, and Pi Kappa Lambda Music Honor Society
- Visual and Performing Arts Scholar at Syracuse University
- Visual and Performing Arts Class Marshal at Syracuse University
- Dean’s Scholarship Recipient
Additional Skills:
- Proficient in production and composition software such as Sibelius, Logic Pro X, and Pro Tools
- Fluent in English and Portuguese
