Irish fiddle

Welcome! My goal is to help you build (or enhance) a solid musical foundation while having fun and always finding the joy in music and learning! I have been teaching violin and voice privately for the last 10+ years alongside other parts of my career as a performer, educator, and creative aging specialist. I currently teach online over zoom privately, along with occasional group classes. Although I began with a classical, conservatory background, my focus the last 10 years has been on Irish (and Scottish) fiddle music. I teach students of all ages and levels, but primarily teach adults currently. Depending on student interest, I often incorporate note reading, theory, ear training into lessons, but I always personalize every lesson. Violin has been a part of my life since I was 5 years old. Coming from a musical family, I was performing professionally by age 13 for various local gigs with my sister on harp and mother on flute, and continued training and playing through Conservatory. You might still find me collaborating with my family for various chamber music concerts and collaborations in the Bay Area and Los Angeles. I continue to seek out 'trad sessions' in every city I visit, learning and playing tunes, performing Irish songs, and joining in the wonderful community tradition that continues in almost every part of the world!