Mandolin Lessons in Minor. Amazing Teachers.

Learn all the chords, scales and songs with best known Mandolin parts!

I started playing acoustic guitar when I was seven years old (off and on). I then started traveling more and found the mandolin to be so much easier to carry around and so much fun, it was hard to stop playing it. I have been playing and teaching mostly bluegrass, old time, Irish, blues, and swing jazz styles for many years. I have taught both privately and have also done various workshops at festivals. I have taught multiple years for instance at the Gettysburg Bluegrass Festival in PA, The Traditions week at Common Ground on the Hill Festival in MD, etc
My students learn to have fun with music. Students can work on rhythms, melodies, improvisation, song writing, arranging tunes, music theory, getting into and/or hanging on in a jam session, etc.

In addition to being a percussionist, I am also a mandolin player with experience playing Celtic, Bluegrass and Old Time music. With an emphasis on rhythm and technique I can help take your mandolining to the next level!

I started playing acoustic guitar when I was seven years old (off and on). I then started traveling more and found the mandolin to be so much easier to carry around and so much fun, it was hard to stop playing it. I have been playing and teaching mostly bluegrass, old time, Irish, blues, and swing jazz styles for many years. I have taught both privately and have also done various workshops at festivals. I have taught multiple years for instance at the Gettysburg Bluegrass Festival in PA, The Traditions week at Common Ground on the Hill Festival in MD, etc
My students learn to have fun with music. Students can work on rhythms, melodies, improvisation, song writing, arranging tunes, music theory, getting into and/or hanging on in a jam session, etc.

Hi everyone! I am an experienced teacher & performer of 15 years. I love working with all ages and skill levels! Lessons are customized and catered to the needs/goals of each student. Not only will you be learning tunes in no time, but you will be building a strong foundation of technique, music theory, and ear training. I'm stoked to meet you! I'm excited to help you on your musical journey!

Education/Accolades:
Bachelor of Music in Jazz Performance from Towson University 2011
International Bluegrass Music Association's Fiddle Player of the Year 2017
Strathmore Performing Arts Center Artist in Residence 2016-17
International Bluegrass Music Association's Momentum Award Instrumentalist of the Year 2015

Teaching Experience:
Waldorf School of Baltimore
Odyssey School, Baltimore
Mike's Music, Ellicott City
Augusta Heritage Bluegrass Week, Davis & Elkins College
Common Ground on the Hill, McDaniel College
Fiddlestar Academy

basic mandolin technique; Bluegrass, Country, world music repertoire, rhythm training