Emily is a private cello instructor to the greater Westlake Village, Thousand Oaks, Moorpark, and Simi Valley areas. She draws on years of performance and teaching to offer individualized instruction in cello for all ages. Her teaching includes instruction through the Suzuki method as well as utilizing Feuillard exercises and Dotzaur etudes. She includes basic music theory, posture, and progressive repertoire in every lesson. Emily hopes to not only train up talented musicians, but to also encourage responsibility, perseverance, and enjoyment through music!

Emily has performed for dozens of venues across 8 countries and 3 continents. She received 12 years of formalized training including 4 years of specialized instruction of the Alexander Technique at The Master's University under Janet Crouch Shulman. Consequently, Emily brings a comprehensive approach to cello instruction, utilizing knowledge of muscle and joint function to her teaching. Aside from using her talents weekly in a contemporary band setting, she also enjoys ensemble work in other capacities. She has performed in a commercial for the Porsche Panamera, a short film for EMD films, has recorded at Capital Records, and has had the pleasure of being the featured musician at various weddings, business functions, and private events.