• Every student is unique, with a distinct musical voice waiting to shine forth.
• As a teacher, I will address the varied needs of each student and tailor my teaching approach to resonate with their learning style most strongly.
• Mental health and musical inspiration will be my goal for each individual.

My masterclass style provides students with usable tools to evolve their own string playing in a palpable and long-term way, while also using the opportunity to educate the audience in attendance.  My step-by-step approach is as follows:

• Identify the main issue to be worked on (~5 min)
• Approach the issue from 2-3 different ways, using specific passages from the music (~15 min)
• Summarize all information for both students and the audience, so that clear objective goals are set to inspire long-term adherence. (~5 min)

• My commitment begins by continuing to educate myself about the experience of marginalized communities in our society and striving to create a safe and open space for all individuals.
• My mission is to provide a strong and dedicated education to every student who needs it.  For those who I am unable to take on, I will take every possible step to realize their success by connecting them with strong and inspiring teachers and opportunities to help them realize their dream.
• I will do my part to teach, play, and celebrate the wealth of repertoire by historically marginalized and underrepresented composers, to make their music a visible and cherished part of classical music, both past and present.