My first love was music. I remember watching a girl play the flute and telling my mom, “I have to play the flute.” I was completely captivated by the sound and the emotions it conveyed.

Unfortunately, my arms were not long enough to play the flute at the time, so my mom started me on piano so I could learn the foundations of music. When I was finally big enough, I eagerly began flute lessons. I was so excited for my very first lesson.

Sadly, my initial experience was not what I had hoped. The teacher made me feel uncomfortable and nervous, and after only a few lessons I told my mom I wanted to quit. Instead of letting me give up, she encouraged me to keep trying and promised to find me a new teacher.

Thankfully, she did — and that teacher helped me fall completely in love with both music and the flute. From that moment on, I knew I wanted to become a music teacher myself. A music teacher has the ability to shape — or even discourage — a child’s experience with music. My goal is to help your child truly fall in love with music and grow into a lifelong learner and performer.

With experience in both public and private education, I have had the privilege of working with students from diverse backgrounds and abilities, including those with complex physical and cognitive learning needs. Whether your child is highly gifted, has ADHD, dyslexia, or faces other learning challenges, my studio is a safe and encouraging environment where every student can grow in confidence and skill. From students preparing for college auditions to those just beginning to explore music through singing, movement, and foundational concepts, I would be honored to support your child on their musical journey.