Lessons Offered
Viola, Violin
Where are Lessons Offered
In Teacher Studio
About Me
I HAVE OVER TWELVE YEARS EXPERIENCE TEACHING STUDENTS PRIVATELY AND IN UNDERGRADUATE MUSIC HISTORY COURSES. I EARNED MY MASTER'S DEGREE IN HISTORICAL MUSICOLOGY IN 2012. IN 2009, I GRADUATED FROM INDIANA UNIVERSITY WITH A BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN VIOLIN PERFORMANCE. DURING THAT TIME, I WAS CONCERTMASTER OF THE INDIANA UNIVERSITY SOUTH BEND PHILHARMONIC AND PARTICIPATED IN SEVERAL CHAMBER AND NEW MUSIC ENSEMBLES. I ALSO HAVE SEVERAL ENTRIES IN THE SECOND EDITION OF THE NEW GROVE DICTIONARY OF AMERICAN MUSIC.
My Musical Education Background
- 2012, Northern Illinois University: Master’s of Music in Musicology, graduated with highest distinction.
- 2009, Indiana University South Bend: Bachelor’s of Music in Violin Performance, graduated with high distinction.
Genres and Subjects Taught
Classical, Music Theory, Music History, Basic Composition
Lesson Rates
$25.00 per 30 minutes
Ages / Skill Levels Taught
Ages 8 and up!
My Certifications and Awards
- Full tuition waiver and prestigious graduate teaching assistantship position, Northern Illinois University, 2010 - 2012
- Music performance scholarships, Indiana University, 2005 - 2009
- Honors program scholarships, Indiana University, 2005 - 2009
- Several academic merit grants, Indiana University, 2005 - 2009
- Youth Orchestra of the Year Awards, Midwest Young Artists Symphony Orchestra, 2001 - 2005
- Talent Scholarship, Northern Illinois University Community School of the Arts, 1998
My Musical Influences
Beethoven, Bach, Brahms, Shostakovich, Sibelius and too many others to list!
Service Area
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