I have been a passionate music educator for over thirty years, including ten years as a public and private classroom music instructor, and more than ten years' experience overseeing a community music school. I enjoy working with all ages and levels of students and believe that all children can learn to play a musical instrument and develop their abilities to a very high level when provided excellent instruction and a nurturing environment that supports daily practice and a musical life.

Music brings people together and transforms lives. The skills and sensibilities that are fostered through learning an instrument are carried into every other aspect of life! I love music and I love teaching, and I am honored to lead my students' musical journey and grow alongside them as I strive to make learning to play the cello accessible and pleasurable for everyone.

Because every student is unique, I meet each one where they are, with the emphasis being on the human being in front of me: how can I engage them in the best way possible for them to become captivated with music and with the cello, and with the creative journey of becoming a musician.

I offer private and group lessons, and chamber music in my Bountiful home studio.

I am registered by the Suzuki Association of the Americas in all Suzuki cello teaching levels (Books 1-10) and continue my professional development out of my own curiosity and love of learning.

I have significant experience with the body awareness techniques of both the Alexander Technique and Feldenkrais and this has deeply informed my own playing and teaching. I am skillful at helping students overcome unhealthy playing habits and strive to foster the skills to play with more ease and comfort.

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