I offer violin (beginner, intermediate, advanced) and cello (beginner) lessons from my home to students of all ages. You can also find me teaching a few days a week at the Front Porch in downtown Charlottesville.

Current Availability

Thursdays from 12 - 6:30 pm and Fridays (flexible) 

Teaching Philosophy

It is a joy for me to encourage students in self-compassion and patience as they learn to play an incredibly difficult instrument. I help students enjoy learning music in a positive, fun, and creative environment. 

I intentionally tailor lessons to meet the needs & interests of each student, drawing from a breadth of music of different styles, from classical (Suzuki method & Essential Elements books), fiddle, worship, pop, etc. 

Referencing Sanford's theory of student development (1966), I provide a balance of challenge and support."[To experience growth, students need a balanced amount of challenge and support as appropriate to the task.]"

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My background

I studied violin with 4 different violin instructors starting at 9 years old, while growing in Virginia Beach, VA. The most influential was the legendary Dora Mullins, who greatly increased my caliber in playing during high school. I played with Symphonicity (the VA Beach Symphony orchestra) as a high school student, in various pit orchestras in college at the University of Virginia, and more recently for the pit orchestra of the Violet Musical that Live Arts hosted in Charlottesville, VA. 

I acquired my B.A. in Psychology & Cognitive Science from UVA, and my M.Ed. in Higher Education & Student Affairs from the University of South Carolina. I have also been teaching violin at my home and at the Front Porch in Charlottesville for the past 4 years. 

My breadth of experience in different facets of education and music have certainly molded me into a perceptive and unique teacher for the violin! I've learned how to develop a growth mindset in everything that I do, and aim to help my students with that as well. What a joy it is to teach and learn together!