About
EXPERIENCE
Contract Musician,
Violinist, Violist, and Conductor
YEAR 2008 - 2020
Contract string player for numerous local symphonies in Southern
California including Symphony Irvine, Corona Symphony, UC Riverside
Symphony, Redlands String Quartet, and conducting the Redlands Youth
Orchestra’s Chamber Ensemble
Riverside Arts Academy, Riverside, CA — Director of Violin and Viola. Strings Teacher
September 2016- June 2018
Provided group instrumental instruction to elementary and
middle-school aged children in an after school El Sistema-style learning
environment in accordance with the teaching policies of the Los Angeles Harmony Project
I just moved from California to start working for the Dallas Symphony. I may be new to the area but I am ready to expand my studio to Texas.
EDUCATION
La Sierra University, Riverside, CA — B.M. Music in Violin Performance
September 2010 - June 2015
Member of La Sierra University Orchestra, studies with Jason Uyeyama (graduate from The Julliard School of Music)
La Sierra University, Riverside, CA — Performer’s Certificate in Viola Performance
September 2015 - June 2016
Member of La Sierra University Orchestra, studies with Ken Aiso
La Sierra University String Quartet and touring with group in Iceland,
Spain, and Japan
References available upon request.
Certificates and Training
Suzuki Association of the
Americas; “Every Child Can”
and Volumes 1-2
American String Teachers Association
Certificate of Merit
SKILLS
Violin
Viola
String pedagogy
Chamber Music
Piano Performance
Handbell Ringing
Teaching is in my blood. I wake up everyday excited to know I am going to make a difference and be that guide in someone's musical journey. No matter what age you are, I believe I can be the teacher to help you achieve your goal.