Piano with Clark E.

I am a current graduate student at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, where I am pursuing two independent degrees in Cello Performance and in Music Composition. My Bachelor’s Degree is in Cello Performance, and I have travelled the world with my cello. I have studied and performed across the United States as well as in Austria, Italy, and Slovenia. In competition, I have performed all over the US as well as in Japan. Music has given me incomparable memories and connections to diverse locations and cultures in a way that nothing else could provide. As a composer, I have had my works premiered by groups and individuals around the world. I’ve received several distinctions and awards, as well as received grants to collaborate with other performers and composers to curate current and engaging repertoire. Music begins with sound quality. Whether that is on cello, piano, or in writing music, sound quality is the fundamental building block for musical success. Good technique, music reading, and theory knowledge add to a performer’s intention and ability to connect to an audience. These form the core of my musical philosophy.