Violin with Calvin M.

Mission Dolores Academy String Instruction Program

Taught 4th through 7th grade group strings classes using Paul Rolland and Suzuki methods. Presented school concerts and at school fundraising event in downtown San Francisco. Instruments were donated and fundraising financed the instruction program with almost no cost to students.

Megan Furth Catholic Academy, San Francisco, CA

Taught 4th through 6th grade group strings classes using Paul Rolland and Suzuki methods. Presented year-end school concerts. Instruction was fully funded by fundraising efforts and instruments donated.

Golden Gate Orchestras, Inc., San Francisco, CA

Rehearsed orchestra and taught string technique, ensemble playing, and music theory. Presented house concerts in San Francisco.

M. Violin Studio, San Francisco, CA

Taught private and group classes to children ages 4 to 18 and adults using Paul Rolland and Suzuki methods. Organized small and large recitals and concerts during the year.

Paul Rolland Strings Workshop, Univ of North Carolina-Greensboro

Assistant to Paul Rolland at the summer workshop at UNC-G teaching and coaching international string teachers and musicians the Rolland "Freedom of Motion" concepts in string playing.

Paul Rolland Strings Workshop, NC School of the Arts

Assistant to Paul Rolland at the summer workshop at NCSA teaching and coaching international strings teachers and musicians the Rolland "Freedom of Motion" concepts in string playing.

North Carolina School of the Arts - Elementary String Instruction Program

Private and group instruction to children ages 7 to 18, and adults. Organized student recitals, concerts and conducted local youth orchestra.

Forsyth Country Public Schools, Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Taught violin classes in three public schools with concert performances during each school year using the Paul Rolland and Suzuki methods.

Salem College, Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Taught private and group string classes using the Paul Rolland and Suzuki methods. Organized concert performances for the community. Performed in faculty string quartet.

University of Hawaii

University of Illinois - Champaign-Urbana

University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana

Morning Music Club

Hawaiian Association of Recording Artists

Hawaiian Association of Recording Artists

Hawaiian Association of Recording Artists

Hawaiian Association of Recording Artists

Hawaiian Association of Recording Artists

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The Recording Academy, known variously as The National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences or NARAS, is a U.S. organization of musicians, producers, recording engineers and other recording professionals dedicated to improving the quality of life and cultural condition for music and its makers. The Recording Academy is headquartered in Santa Monica.

The MTNA was founded in 1876 with the goal of advancing the value of music study and music-making to society while supporting the careers and professionalism of teachers of music. With nearly 22,000 members in 50 states—and more than 500 local affiliates—the MTNA is the preeminent source for music teacher support, where members embody like-minded values and commitment to their students, colleagues and society as a whole, while reaping the rewards of collaboration, continuity and connection throughout the lifetime of their careers.

The American String Teachers Association, founded more than 60 years ago, is a membership organization for string and orchestra teachers and players, helping them to develop and refine their careers. ASTA's members range from budding student teachers to artist-status performers. The organization provides a vast array of services, including instrument insurance, an award-winning scholarly journal, discounts on publications and resources, annual professional development opportunities, and access to collegial network of colleagues throughout the string profession.

A labor union representing professional musicians in the United States and Canada. Founding in 1896 as the successor to the "National League of Musicians," the AFM is the largest organization in the world representing the interests of professional musicians.

Limited Proficiency

Limited Proficiency

Native Proficiency