My Background

Some of my earliest childhood memories are of playing the violin – the thrill of my first concert, the first time I played my favourite concerto, and the frustrations of beginning to learn an instrument. Gradually through lessons and daily practice I began to control and master the subtle technicalities of the violin. Soon I was hooked. I remember lying on the floor of my bedroom, violin propped beside me, pumping classical music through the stereo, feeling the vibrations through the floor. 

Being a professional violin teacher means I am constantly learning new teaching techniques and how to explain technical aspects of the violin in different ways. I take professional development courses through the Suzuki Association at different locations around the country, as well as learning with other experienced violin teachers in Victoria B.C. I also love learning different music styles, and often include fiddle, ragtime and jazz pieces into my students repertoire. This keeps my love of teaching alive as I learn new ways to play and teach my students.

I teach in person at my own studio or online via Skype or Zoom. Learning to play the violin online is possible and I have just as much success teaching students online as I do in person. Online violin lessons provide those students who are in remote communities or who homeschool with opportunities to learn how to play the violin