Violin/Viola Teacher- Worship Improv, Classical, Suzuki, Fiddle, Hip Hop, 5-Stri... ng Education: Western Oregon University-Bachelor of Music in Contemporary Music Shasta College-Associates of Arts Degree in Music Performance Highlights: Associate Director, Siskiyou Violins (nationally recognized, award-winning violin ensemble) Coach and Librarian, Youth Symphony of Southern Oregon Worship Team leader, Concertmaster, Suzuki Certification Over 25 years of teaching experience solo, small ensemble, and orchestra (acoustic and electric violin) Have performed with groups of my own students at Carnegie Hall, NY on three different occasions. About Me: 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 a musical instrument. My journey as a violinist 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, 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 on the violin. I just completed the first in a series of children's books for violin, complete with color illustrations, activity pages and stickers.read more