Hello! I am a violin and piano teacher and a whole-person coach in Robbinsdale, MN. I love to use music to help students learn a new skill and also discover wonderful abilities in themselves as they grow through a gentle, scaffolded learning process. I strongly believe in the great value of a systematic and thorough way of learning, which establishes a wide and solid foundation for the many more advanced performance skills to be built upon.

Visit my website for full details on lessons, scheduling, and how to get started. I am a full-time professional Suzuki-trained violin teacher with a Master’s Degree in Violin Performance and over 20 years of in-person teaching experience, as well as teaching online since 2014. I have teacher training in the Suzuki Method and have studied Books 1 through 10. I work with students ages 5 and up, including young beginners, teens, adults, and returning learners. My teaching focuses on building strong fundamentals, confidence, and consistent practice habits through clear, step-by-step guidance. I also work closely with parents to support effectiv

Cyprus Classical Montessori, founded in 2004, is an exceptional preschool and childcare located in Burnsville, MN, and the surrounding areas. The school offers a rich curriculum in History, Cultural Studies, Math, Language, Science, and the Arts. It's accredited by NAEYC and specializes in Montessori and school-readiness programs. Activities include circle time, Montessori play-time, music, literature, arts and crafts, and hands-on history exploration. Outdoor physical activity is offered daily. Students participate in music, art, science, and Chinese classes and library visits weekly.

Brighter Minds Music, located in Saint Paul, Minnesota and surrounding areas, including Eagan, MN, is dedicated to spreading the joy of music. For nearly two decades, they have offered high-quality online piano, guitar, voice, violin, ukulele, and drum lessons for all ages, taught by professional teachers with degrees in music. They are known for their affordable and convenient lessons, which ensure learners play their favorite music the right way. They also offer award-winning early childhood music classes, fostering love for music from a young age. Formerly known as Emily Ireland Music Studio and Musikgarten of the Twin Cities, Brighter Min

Ovation Academy of Music, founded in 2016, is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and caters to surrounding areas. They offer individualized music lessons, designed to meet each student's unique needs, interests, and learning styles. With options for private and group lessons, Ovation Academy caters to an age range from 4 to adult. Lessons are supplemented with personalized practice plans and strategies, and recitals are offered twice a year. The Academy focuses on a holistic, data-driven approach to instruction that parents and students alike have found effective.

The Academy of Music is a community music program sponsored by the University of Northwestern Department of Music. The Academy offers private lessons, group music lessons and ensembles taught by Northwestern students, graduates and faculty.