Specializing in teaching the Suzuki method, I help violin and viola students discover and express their uniqueness as individuals through learning their instrument. This is achieved by learning proper technique in a structured, yet nurturing environment. Students become self-motivated as they experience success in mastering small steps, participating in group classes, and performing in studio recitals.

As the youngest in a large musical family, I began my formal musical training at age five when I started piano lessons. I was influenced by my two older sisters who played the violin, and was determined to also play. Finally, as an eight year old I started violin lessons, and took piano and violin simultaneously for a number of years. Pursuing violin as my primary instrument in high school, I was a two-time winner of the Orchestra of Southern Utah Concerto Competition and won Superior ratings at the Utah State Solo and Ensemble Competitions. I went on to study violin in Munich, Germany with Stephan Kirlpal during my senior year in high school as a Rotary International exchange student. During my early college years, I was the concertmaster of the Southern Utah University Symphony for three years and attended Meadowmount School of Music, where I picked up the viola. After moving to Seattle, I received my B.A. in violin performance from the University of Washington. I have since been teaching in the Seattle area and have been a faculty member of Music Center of the Northwest for over three years. Having completed several Suzuki teaching certifications, my specialty is teaching the Suzuki Method. I enjoy performing regularly with string quartets, rock bands, and with the Federal Way Symphony.

Qualifications:
B.A. in Violin Performance, University of Washington
Nine years teaching experience
Suzuki Association of the Americas teacher certification
Active performer in Seattle area

Associations:
Suzuki Association of the Americas, member
Suzuki Association of Washington State, member
National Music Teacher's Association, member

Hobbies: Hiking & Backpacking, Traveling, Cooking

Student Successes:
Seattle Youth Symphony, Cascade Youth Symphony, and Bellevue Youth Symphony members, also holding concertmaster positions.
Washington State All-State Orchestra members
Washington State Solo and Ensemble superior ratings