FAQs
- How did you get started doing this type of work?
I don't remember a time when I didn't play the piano, or wasn't involved in music. I believe I was born with a knack for music, but I'm also grateful to my parents who (somewhat insistently!!) encouraged me to practice piano every day for twelve years. The skill and understanding I gained through my time as a piano student has served as a solid foundation for what I do and who I am today. I became a musician when I decided to go to Berklee College of Music, which to me meant that I won't have anymore "backup plans". Being a musician, making music, going on tour... I find that these are all things that are "easier done than said".
- What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?
Finding a good music teacher is similar to many other things you do in life, such as looking for a new apartment, or buying a car. You can go to one teacher and settle with that, or you can set up trial lessons with five teachers to figure out what you really enjoy and who you connect with the best. Instead of using profiles to figure out who the best instructor is, use it as a tool to see what the person's like. Credentials and past experience is important, but there are many styles of music, many styles of teaching, and many different musicians and teachers. Spend the time to find the right one, so that you can get the most out of your learning!