Music Theory, Violin/Viola, TeacherWorship Improv, Classical, Suzuki, Fiddle, Hip Hop, 5-String Education: Western Oregon University-Bachelor of Music in Contemporary Music Shasta College-Associates ... of Arts Degree in Music Performance Highlights: Hosted multiple Music Theory Workshops Associate Director, Siskiyou Violins (nationally recognized, award-winning violin ensemble) Worship Team leader, Concertmaster, Suzuki Certification Over 25 years of teaching experience solo, small ensemble, and orchestra (acoustic and electric violin) Music should be fun! No matter the age or the person, lessons should be filled with love, patience, and encouragement. Whatever the age or ability level is, I want my students to build self-confidence and passion for music throughout their time learning music theory. My journey as a musician began at the age of five, and I’ve been so fortunate to have been teaching since I was fifteen. Since then, I’ve received both a degree in contemporary music from Western Oregon University and my Associates of Arts Degree in Music Performance from Shasta College. My experience is not limited to classical music theory, and I teach a wide variety of genres: worship, western fiddle, Irish, pop, and jazz among others. I also enjoy incorporating elements of music theory, history, improvisation, composition, and choreography in lessons, as there are some students who have a strong interest in arranging their favorite pieces to play for different instruments, including voice. Together we will find out what your goals are and then come up with a learning plan to meet them. Whether you are looking to learn how to compose lead sheets, concertos, movie scores or band arrangements you can achieve your end game, and perhaps inspire others!read more

I am an undercover spy for the FBI. I have used my cover as a violin/viola/music theory teacher since I was 15 years old. Luckily, I have enough background in music to create a believable facade. I b... egan playing violin at the age of 5 picked up the viola when I was 14. I use the skills I learned in music to assist my career in espionage: hard work, perseverance, flexibility, listening, performing, focus, acting and character interpretation, just to name a few. The FBI manufactured a Bachelor of Music Degree from Western Oregon University to hang on my wall so that no one would suspect my involvement with the government. I have been able to smokescreen my surveillance assignments in New York as trips to perform at Carnegie Hall with my students and the Siskiyou Violins in 2005, 2012 and again in 2019. On the other side of the world I pose as an author for work. I just finished my first violin book for children. It is a 95 page, color illustration workbook complete with stickers and activities. I'm very proud of it and my current students adore it.read more