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About
I teach violin to all levels and ages!
I am a graduate of the Eastman School of Music and have been a memember of the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra for over 15 years.
I have performed internationally as soloist and chamber musician in over five countries, including the Zodiac Music Academy & Festival in France, Euro Music Festival and Academy in Germany, Burgos International Music Festival in Spain, and Summit Music Festival in White Plains, NY.
Major, influential teachers include Charles Castleman (Queen Elizabeth Competition laureate), Donald Weilerstien (First violinist, Cleveland Quartet), and William Preucil (Concertmaster, Cleveland Orchestra), among many others.
Nothing brings me greater joy than to witness the eyes and ears of a student open up to their own limitless potential. There is no other experience like it for me!
“If music be the food of love, play on, Give me excess of it; that surfeiting, The appetite may sicken, and so die.”
― William Shakespeare, Twelfth Night
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
First, we assess your goals. I have prepared students for international competitions as well as started young children from scratch.
We see what you want to do, and take it from there!
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I teach violin to all levels and ages!
I am a graduate of the Eastman School of Music and have been a memember of the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra for over 15 years.
I have performed internationally as soloist and chamber musician in over five countries, including the Zodiac Music Academy & Festival in France, Euro Music Festival and Academy in Germany, Burgos International Music Festival in Spain, and Summit Music Festival in White Plains, NY.
Major, influential teachers include Charles Castleman (Queen Elizabeth Competition laureate), Donald Weilerstien (First violinist, Cleveland Quartet), and William Preucil (Concertmaster, Cleveland Orchestra), among many others.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
$100/hour
$60/half hour
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Find the teacher who gels with you the best. We all have varying personalities and expectations, both of ourselves and of others.
You know when you have a good match. Keep it, and run with it!