At the age of 7, I began violin lessons with Lorraine Westermark, a Suzuki violin teacher in Wilmington, NC. My involvement in music expanded to community performances with my teacher’s studio, group lessons with other local young violinists, and participation in my local youth orchestra. In high school I joined the Wilmington Symphony Orchestra and also began teaching private violin lessons.

In college I had the opportunity to take cello lessons. I loved the rich tone and majestic sound of the cello! I continued private cello lessons and joined the University Orchestra. By my senior year the cello had become my principal instrument. I continued my education on the graduate level with Sharon Gerber and earned a Master of Music degree in Cello Performance. My coursework included string pedagogy for violin, viola, cello, and bass, music curriculum, and string literature. During graduate school, I taught private cello lessons through a local music store in Greenville, SC.

Over the years I have taught students ranging in age from preschool to adult, both beginning and advancing students. My teacher training through the Suzuki Association of the Americas equips me to provide fun, relevant, and advancing instruction to a wide range of students.

Wilmington Symphony Youth Orchestra, Violin
Wilmington Symphony Orchestra, Violin
Bob Jones University Orchestra, Cello
BJU Opera Orchestra, Cello

Grace Baptist Church, Violinist/Cellist
Wilmington, NC

Front Street United Methodist Church, Cellist
Burlington, NC

Master of Music
Cello Performance
Bob Jones University Greenville, SC

Every Child Can
Suzuki Principles in Action
Violin Units 1, 2, 3
Cello Units 1, 2, 3

Registered training through the Suzuki Association of the Americas