I believe that learning music should be both enjoyable and empowering. My goal is to help students build a strong technical foundation while also nurturing creativity, curiosity, and self-expression. I strive to create an environment where mistakes are part of the process, progress feels exciting, and every player can discover their unique musical voice.

• In Person: Lessons available at my studio in Somerville MA.

• Online: Meet from anywhere via Zoom.

• Flexible Scheduling: Weekly lessons or customized plans available.

• Payment: Lessons are charged per hour or per half hour. Sliding scale and payment packages are available upon request.

• Strong Fundamentals
  Posture, hand position, bow control, intonation, and tone production to help you play comfortably and confidently.

• Style & Repertoire
  Explore Texas style, old-time, bluegrass, swing, and beyond, building an authentic sound in a tradition you love.

• Ear Training
  Develop your listening skills and musical intuition through ear-based learning, and using written resources only when helpful.

• Improvisation & Creativity
  Discover tools for making music your own in developing variations for fiddle tunes, improvising over chords, or finding your voice as a player.

• Practice Strategies
  Each lesson includes custom exercises, practice strategies, recordings, and written resources to help you succeed between lessons.

• Community Engagement  
  The roots styles we will focus on are fundamentally cultural in their tradition. I will provide cultural context as to how to engage with your music  difference.