I have 9 years of experience working with students ages 1422, and nearly two decades of experience working with children ages 312 through live music performances and literacy programs at local schools and libraries alongside my mom. I am also a working musician with nearly 20 years of performance experience. When I work with students, I always begin with the individual. I strive to help students connect the concepts we explore to the music they love, helping them maintain their joy for music while finding their own voice and realizing their goals. My mantra with all of my students is, "We are all beginners at something." I believe in lifelong learning and aim to encourage students to accept challenges, take risks, and build confidence through growth and discovery.

["In my spare time","I love to write and compose my own songs","listen to my massive CD collection (nearing 900 CDs!)","go thrifting","go swimming","take a walk in nature","explore the zoo","read through the massive stack of books I want to read on my shelf","journal out on my balcony","do genealogy","play video games with friends","and work on cooking and baking new recipes!"]