I grew up in a musical family and have been surrounded by music my whole life.
Since before I can remember I've been playing and writing music with my friends and family, by myself, or in bands and orchestras. I picked up multiple instruments at a young age, and have an innate knowledge of music theory that I love to share. This love of music is something I strive to pass on to my students. As a teacher, I'm fun-loving and easy-going, though I do expect my students to put forth the effort to grow as a musician and to meet my enthusiasm with their own. I get very excited about music theory, and love nothing better than seeing a student understand something new and put it to use in their own practice.

I studied Music and Literature at Bennington College in Vermont, where my very identity as a musician was challenged, deconstructed, and rebuilt. Because of this experience, I understand that not everyone understands music the same way, and therefore put forth the effort of...

First and foremost, I am a bassist and a composer. I have composed and performed in genres including Rock, Jazz, Blues, Hard Rock, Punk, Folk, Swing, Big Band, Small Ensemble, and Orchestral. I have also spent many years studying guitar, piano, and drums.

I have been playing bass since 1996. In 2000 I went to the world-renowned Berklee College of Music in Boston where I continued to study bass and earned a Bachelor’s of Music in Film Scoring. At Berklee I learned the fine art of composition, writing music for motion pictures, and advanced jazz theory and classical harmony.

I truly love teaching music. I will be your biggest advocate and demonstrate constant support for your musical endeavors. I have unyielding patience and focus for your success.