Hello! I'm a classically trained violinist and registered Suzuki Method violin/viola instructor with the SAA. I hold a Bachelor's of Arts in music and violin performance from Lewis & Clark College, and have been studying the violin for nearly 20 years. As a former Suzuki student myself, I am excited and inspired by the Suzuki Method and its potential to create a positive, lifelong relationship to music.
I started teaching the violin in 2021, and since moving to Anchorage have opened my own studio in the Turnagain Arts Building. I can be found performing around town with the Anchorage Bowl Chamber Orchestra and ad hoc for the Anchorage Concert Chorus. In my free time I enjoy hiking with my dog, playing music with friends, and drawing. I use they/them pronouns.
Current Students
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Private Lessons
Lessons are offered in either 30, 45 or 60 minute intervals. My rate is $60 per hour. 30 - 45 minute lessons tend to work best for younger students and those just starting out. For more advanced musicians and adults I recommend considering hour lessons.
Suzuki Violin
All ages and experience levels are welcome!
Suzuki Viola
For beginning to early intermediate viola students
Beginning Piano
Beginning piano only
What is the Suzuki Method?
"... to create an environment for children, free from pressure, in which they can gain skills, a sense of purpose in life, an understanding of discipline, and an appreciation of beauty" -- Suzuki Association of the Americas
The Suzuki Method was developed by Dr. Suzuki, a Japanese violinist and teacher. It's a philosophy of music education founded on the basic idea that all children can develop musical ability; together, the parent and teacher create the framework in which the child can cultivate their skills. Through patience, encouragement, observation and repetition the student learns to play beautifully, with good tone, rhythm, and musicality. The end goal is not necessarily to create professional musicians, but to teach children the far more important skills of succeeding as a human being: compassion, listening, critical thinking, and kindness.