Violin Lessons in Bridle Trails. Amazing Teachers.

I have two graduate degrees in Music Performance. I have taught this subject for over twenty years. I have played as a regular substitute violinist with the Seattle Symphony.

Experienced professional with degrees in music and music education, and a background teaching strings and string orchestra, strives to develop a foundation of musical skills along with a love of the instrument and music in students of all ages.

I'm a dedicated teacher and spend extra time outside of lessons thinking about how to best approach the following lesson. I find the style of teaching that works best for the student. I write plans after lessons and email or give them in person summarizing the lesson's key points to help make practicing at home easier and more organized in order to make lesson time as effective overall as possible.

First and foremost, it is so important for me to get to know you and your musical interests (favorite songs, artists or bands). Once I know a little bit more about you and where your musical interests are, I help you build goals based on what you’d like to accomplish...that could be anything from “just wanting to learn something new and to have fun” to “playing my sister’s favorite song at her wedding in 3 months” or “to join an orchestra and make it my professional goal”. My style of teaching over the last 25 years incorporates technique, reading music, ear training, and improvisation. In addition to the violin, I teach viola, cello and piano/keyboard. The genres I love to teach are classical, rock, pop, jazz, film/tv music, and fiddle!

I have over twenty years of professional performance experience. I have performed around the world as an orchestral musician, soloist, and chamber musician. A graduate of a top music conservatory with multiple degrees, I have most recently played with the New York Philharmonic for the past 6 years.
I have had success teaching young beginners, as a Suzuki trained teacher, high school students preparing for college or orchestral auditions, as well as adults revisiting their passion for music.
I teach through demonstration, and provide musical and technical support finding the best repertoire appropriate for each musician. I believe this study will provide a great love of the skill and discipline of the violin, and ultimately allow you share music with others with the biggest impact. I look forward to working with you.

I studied classical violin playing with Elizabeth Small at Belmont University. I studied with the Suzuki Method and have a thorough knowledge of the program.