For cello lessons, I start with fundamental techniques such as posture, bow positioning, and tone,  progressing to sight reading, ear training, and adapting the cello to other genres as part of my curriculum.

I offer guitar instruction across various skill levels, drawing from my expertise as a classical guitarist while embracing versatility in rock, pop, and jazz genres.

In my songwriting lessons, I guide individuals in honing their craft to discover their unique voice. I push students to explore new methods and techniques, encouraging them to step beyond their comfort zones.

My voice lessons prioritize technique and health, recognizing the voice as the most precious instrument you have. I advocate for singers to adopt the healthiest singing practices across any genre they aspire to master.

My motto has always been to help others see the best in themselves and that which they create. I want my students to find an outlet for joy. Music has helped me process my emotions. Bad days are a lot easier when you have art to work on.

I've been immersed in the world of music for two decades, playing guitar for twenty years, cello for 18, and delving into proper vocal instruction around 15 years ago. My musical journey has been a continuous evolution, marked by a passion for the multi-faceted nature of music. Starting with childhood lessons, performances, and rock band collaborations, I ventured onto the stage with musical theater, orchestras, solo guitar performances, jazz choirs, and any other opportunity I could find. I have always been and will continue to be curious, and luckily there is just so much to learn. I continued my education at Berklee College of Music, where I focused on songwriting, arranging, and production. I earned a Bachelor's in Professional Music (2019) and went on to complete a Master's in Music Production (2021). In the past year, I had the privilege of working at Atlantic Records as an assistant engineer, gaining valuable insights into production, engineering, and the dynamics of creative relationships.

I consistently urge my students to share the music they love and aspire to explore. Inmy teaching philosophy, incorporating music a student loves into the learning processis key. Whether it's honing techniques, improving sight reading, delving intosongwriting, or enhancing ear training, these skills can all be integrated through thelens of music that resonates with us. Starting with something inspiring makes thelearning journey more enjoyable, transforming seemingly challenging skills into arewarding and engaging experience.

I believe that the foundation of the student-teacher relationship is crucial. Many of myown mentors went beyond the technical aspects of playing an instrument. Theyinstilled in me qualities like courage, the importance of delving deeper, putting in extraeffort, self-belief, and the recognition that I have something valuable to contribute.These are lessons that extend beyond the confines of a typical "guitar lesson,"emphasizing the significance of empathy, respect, and a shared appreciation for the artform in building a meaningful teacher-student connection.

My primary focus in a lesson is ensuring that my student finds something enjoyable inthe learning process. This doesn't imply that I am an easygoing teacher; at times, I sethigh expectations, but only when I believe it is necessary to help my student reach theirgoals. Over time, I've learned to remove my ego from the equation and actively listento my students and their families. When you are working with someone on a regularbasis, the teachers becomes a trusted space for their successes, failures, andfrustrations. We are all human. Not everyday is a good day. Therefore, my ultimateaspiration for my students is that they leave each session in a better place than whenthey first walked in.

Great question. I believe inspiration comes from life's experiences and discovering the little details that bring us a sense of vitality. Step one is cultivating an appreciation for living in the moment, and step two involves setting aside our own pressures and expectations.You can’t be creative and be a critic.