I began playing violin when I was three years old after being mesmerized by watching a performance of a Suzuki studio that included students as young as me. I joined that very Suzuki studio and began to dive into the world of classical violin. My parents were also in the folk music community and I grew up listening to a wide variety of fiddle recordings and attending contra dances. A few years later, they brought me along to a local Southern California fiddle festival, where I learned my first fiddle tune and began to delight in the freedom and joy of playing tunes.

As I continued to play, I learned that for me, music is about community. My first experiences with chamber music at a camp showed me that music can be a way to connect to others’ humanity and shared expression, a way to learn to listen better and more deeply, and to grow as a person. While I learned a lot in the practice room, I always felt the most growth happening during rehearsals and jam sessions, where I could bounce ideas off of other musicians, hear different perspectives, and feel the power of many creative individuals contributing to one entity.

I continued my musical education at Oberlin College and Conservatory, where I went to study classical violin while also getting a degree in Economics. While there, I found a thriving folk scene and many wonderful musicians with whom I jammed, played for dances, and improvised. Upon graduating, I went on to complete a Masters of Music in Violin Performance at Boston University, where I continued intensive classical study while immersing myself in the great fiddle community of New England. I now perform in a folk duo, a contra dance trio, and an improvising string quartet, playing for concerts, dances, and festivals as both a classical violinist and fiddler.

As a teacher, I love to develop a student’s musical connection to their instrument, themself, and other musicians. I like to nurture students through the joy of discovery, guiding them to find their own musical voice and realize their passions. Working to inspire curiosity while developing dedication and routine, I find myself learning alongside a student as we build a musical journey together.

  • Master of Music in Violin Performance at Boston University
  • Bachelor of Music in Violin Performance/Bachelor of Arts in Economics, Minor in French at Oberlin College and Conservatory
  • Graduate Co-winner of Boston University Bach Competition
  • Perform with Casey Murray & Molly Tucker at venues such as Club Passim, and festivals such as Festival Trad Montréal and Sutton Traditional Fiddle Festival
  • Contra Dance and English Country Dance Performance Staff at Country Dance & Song Society’s Harmony of Song and Dance week in Plymouth, MA and Christmas Country Dance School in Berea, KY

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