Oboe with Sophie A.

I have always loved making music. Every chance I've gotten, I've been involved in an ensemble, or many ensembles. During marching band season in high school, since oboes can't march, I was on the color guard. This allowed me to obtain a lot of leadership and teaching experience. The way you teach music is similar to the way you teach and practice a color guard/dance routine. I've also had many great mentors that helped me learn the best ways to practice and how to teach someone else how to practice; tools that I pass to my students. When I started college, I was a music major in the oboe studio. However, I ultimately determined that my greatest passion was helping people pursue a healthy life, but music is still very dear to me. I am now majoring in integrative health at Arizona State University, but I practice with and perform in the concert band on campus. I've always had a passion for helping others learn more about and gain a greater appreciating for music. I firmly believe that listening to and making music possesses healing qualities and I love for my students to find that for themselves.