I am a music teacher based in Orange County, CA. I have recently decided to focus on teaching piano lessons only and no longer am taking new violin or viola students.

My youngest student was 3 years old and my oldest was 76, so I have experience with many different types of students. I have also worked with a few students with special needs.

My approach to teaching music is informative and relaxed. I prefer to focus on both enjoying the art of playing music as well as the learning process. I truly enjoy watching my students discover their musicality with my guidance.

I am big on positive reinforcement and believe that the piano lessons I teach should be a way for the student to grow within themselves. Each student receives specialized attention in order to help them enjoy playing piano the best they can!

Educational Background

• BA Music from Chapman University, 2005
  cum laude & gray key award

Teaching Experience

• Private piano, violin, and viola teacher since 2003
• Piano instructor for California Music Studios (2005-Present)
• Piano, violin, cello, classical guitar & music theory instructor for Olympia Russian Conservatory (2003-2006)

Piano Accompaniment for Voice/Instruments

• Musical Theatre Workshop for Fountain Valley High School (Summer 2009)
• Recording for Vista View Middle School Winter Concert (2008)
• Fullerton College Rehearsals for Cinderella (2008)
• Talent show at Plumber Auditorium in Fullerton(2008)
• Vocal recital for students of Stephanie Williams (2007)
• Fullerton College Voice Class (Summer 2005)
• Vocal students of Susan Ali (2005 & 2006)
• Chapman University Voice Class Accompanist (2004-2005)
• Instrumental juries at Chapman(2001-2005)

Recordings

• Vera Mesmer "You & I" and "The Stranger" (Violin,2006)
• Sweet Gravity "Flowers & Tombstones" (Viola, 2002)
• Breakfast Epiphanies "Playin' the Lounge" (Guitar & Voice, 2002)
• Sweet Gravity "Music, Sound & Light" ( Violin, 2001)

Performing Groups

• Chapman University Women's Choir (Second Soprano, 2004-2005)
• Chapman University Symphony Orchestra (Viola, 2001-2003)
• Breakfast Epiphanies (Guitar & Voice, 2001-2002)
• Worcester Youth Symphony Orchestra (Viola, 1999-2000)
• Shrewsbury High School Orchestra (Viola & Violin, 1997-2001)

Musical Productions & Performances

• Chapman University Early Music Concert (Viola, 2004)
• SHS Production of "Brigadoon" (Viola, 2001)
• Wachusett Regional Players Production of "Annie" (Solo Violin, summer 2000)
• SHS Production of "Bye Bye Birdie" (Violin, 2000)

Instruments I Play

Piano: Studied under Dr. Michael Martin (@ Chapman University) & Eugene Lumelsky (Russia)
Viola: Studied under Robert Becker (Pacific Symphony)
Violin, Guitar, Soprano Voice & Cello (I do not teach instruments in italics).