An innovative music instruction, my teaching style exhorts the aspiring young musician to gain versatility in more than one genre and to play efficiently by ear. Ideas for creative chamber music programs and methods for jazz repertoire and improvisation rooted in experience makes me well-rounded private teacher. As an avid performer and skilled musician, I am able to lead by example, and provide practical musical advice for students who hope to continue in the field during and after secondary education.

I encourage my students to be “real musicians” not just “music students.”