My whole life has revolved around music from an early age. I started studying the violin at the age of five, in the classical tradition. I immediately took to the instrument, and by middle school I was winning district and state solo competitions in Oregon. In High School I played with the Oregon Pro Art Youth Chamber orchestra, holding the principal second violin position.

I then went on to study violin and viola performance at the University of Oregon, and Portland State University. I was able to study with some of the best teachers in the country and developed a working relationship with the Eugene ballet company, Portland Columbia Symphony Orchestra, Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, Opera Theater Oregon, and other professional groups in Oregon.

I am currently performing with many local orchestras and chamber groups, and also composing and creating new music. In addition to classical music, I am the lead violinist of a group called Lydian Conviction that plays shows...

My passion for teaching is as strong as my desire for personal musical growth. I have been teaching students of all ages in both individual and group settings for over five years. I believe that a one-on-one teacher to student relationship is the best way for the student to grow not only in the subject being taught, but emotionally as well. It is my goal for every one of my students to learn some life lesson or become acquainted with a non-musical philosophy through the study of music. From my personal life-long study of music I have learned about the importance of listening, dedication, compassion, respect, and of teaching oneself, and if I am able to pass on just a fraction of this experiential knowledge, then the student has found success.

I have played violin for 15 years. I can teach you to read music notation, lead sheets. I am knowledgeable in music theory and can help you develop an understanding of tonality, rhythm, melody, and harmony that will help you make any type of music. I can help you apply concepts from theory to improve your songwriting and arrangement ideas. I also offer coaching in improvisation and solo construction for any instrument.

In addition to playing violin, I have spent the last 2 years as bandleader and songwriter for Jon. For this project I write and score for Voice, Violin, Guitar, Bass, Drums, Choir, and String Orchestra
I won a Directors award in the Paramount Song Fall 2010 Song and Lyric Writing Competition for my song: "The Burning Plain"