I am Doctorate student in Flute Performance at UCLA. I received my Master’s degree in Flute at UCLA and my Bachelor’s degree in Flute Performance from Carnegie Mellon University with top honors. My teachers include Denis Bouriakov (Principal, LA Phil), Erin Bouriakov, Alberto Almarza, and Jeanne Baxtresser (Former Principal, NY Phil). I have performed with the Los Angeles Philharmonic under Gustavo Dudamel, UCLA Phil, Carnegie Mellon University Phil, National Symphony Orchestra Festival, Talis Festival, and New York Flutists. I have played Principal Flutist in orchestras and chamber ensembles around the world, such as the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Boston Symphony's Seiji Ozawa Hall at Tanglewood, Davies Symphony Hall, Carnegie Music Hall, and halls in Switzerland, and France. I am also a member of the New York Flutists. I am a First Prize Winner of many competitions, such as the Southern California Philharmonic Concerto Competition, SF Flute Society Competition, South Carolina Flute Society Competition, Carnegie Mellon University Concerto Competition, Sacramento Flute Club Competition, etc. I also won prizes in National Young Arts Competition, Yamaha Young Performing Artists Competition, Berkeley Piano Club Competition, New Jersey Flute Society Competition, and the Florida Flute Association Young Artist Competition. ______ Lessons: Students will receive individual training at each lesson to build strong fundamental skills in sound production, tone, technique, embouchure, phrasing, breathing, posture, and more. In addition, students will be taught strong theory and aural skills. I will prepare students for school ensemble placement auditions, honor band auditions, youth orchestra auditions, summer camps, competitions, and CM/ABRSM exams. I am a registered MTAC teacher, and my students will have the opportunity to take the Certificate of Merit level exams. All my students are provided with personalized and structured lesson plans to aid with organization and plan out practicing.