I was four years old when I started playing viola in a Suzuki viola class at the Longy School of Music in Cambridge, MA. My older sister had just begun playing and naturally, I wanted to do everything that she did. Very soon, I found my own voice through playing the viola, and music became a way for me to connect and grow. Music was the one activity I always returned to with great enthusiasm.

I began participating in the Young Performers Program at Longy when I was ten, where I was introduced to orchestra, chamber music, music theory, and many other aspects of being a musician. I also spent a few summers as a young student at Winchester Community Music School, participating in a chamber music and orchestra summer program. It was during those formative years that I developed a love for chamber music and the collaborative relationships it creates between musicians.

I have always been curious about the many different ways we can understand and experience music. Beyond the standard curriculum, I am interested in the ways music affects the brain, the role of music in modern society, and the historical influences of different genres of music. During both my bachelor’s and master’s degrees I was able to delve into this holistic approach, learning about the role that music plays across many cultures. These experiences greatly influenced my commitment to expanding representation in classical music, which led me to found GAIA Quartet alongside three other like-minded women. We share a commitment to performing contemporary and historically underrepresented composers and broadening the concert repertoire. My chamber music mentors include members of the Cavani String Quartet, Meliora Quartet, and Catalyst Quartet.

As a teacher, I find myself pulling from all of these experiences. In my studio, I believe in personalized lessons that cater to individual goals and passions. I prioritize kindness and empathy in my teaching approach while challenging students to hold themselves to a high standard. I strive to help students see music not only as something to perform, but as something to explore, question, and understand. I strive to give my students a broader perspective and help them understand the people and stories behind the music they play.

  • Master of Music in Viola Performance, Longy School of Music of Bard College with Paula Majerfeld
  • Bachelor of Music in Viola Performance, Ithaca College with Kyle Armbrust, magna cum laude
  • Suzuki Violin Unit 1 Certification, Hartt School of Music with Sarah Cummings
  • Founding Member of GAIA Quartet, Boston-based string quartet
  • Fellowship Quartet-in-Residence recipient at Longy School of Music of Bard College
  • Violin/Viola Faculty Member at Shore Country Day School
  • Violin/Viola Faculty Member at Merrimack Valley Community Music School