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Philosophy of Teaching

 My philosophy of teaching music lies at the nexus of cultural relevance, creativity, and lifetime musicianship. As a Suzuki violinist from the age of 2, bluegrass fiddler, pianist, and vocalist from 8, classical harpist from 16, and performer of classical,…

Free the Strings!

As a string teacher, I often reflect on the joy my fellow string players experience at bluegrass jams, folk festivals, and rock concerts. These are all genres based on instruments that include strings that are widely popular. I often wonder…

Core values

Core values. Strategic plan. Standards and benchmarks. This is the dry language of the profession that is infused with perhaps the most love of all professions: teaching. I remember the first time I realized that I was a teacher. I…

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