I can still remember the first time I heard my very first Suzuki teacher play the violin. I could not fathom how that buttery, resonant sound was coming out of that small wooden box. I became enamored with the idea of being able to produce that same beauty. Over a decade later, I find myself working towards a master’s degree in instrumental performance at the famed Eastman School of Music. Now, one of my biggest joys in life is having the opportunity to help other young musicians be able to create the sound they love. Looking forward, I plan to complete a DMA in instrumental performance in order to teach at the highest levels and pass on the gift that I have had the privilege of learning. My work with the violin and viola has taken me to some of the most exciting stages in the world including Carnegie Hall (NYC), Symphony Hall (Boston), Musikverein (Vienna), and Berlin Philharmonie (Berlin). Music has also afforded me some of the most beautiful friendships of my life, and I want the same for my students.