My greatest joy as a teacher is watching students develop a deeper connection to both music and the broader human experience through their study of the cello. I am dedicated to supporting each student’s unique journey and doing everything I can to help them grow along that path.

I have been teaching cello privately since the age of 16, and throughout that time I have aimed to nurture every dimension of musical development—emotional, mental, physical, collaborative, social, and even the transcendent qualities that make music such a powerful art form. I strive to balance these elements in a way that is uniquely suited to each student. I focus on technique, musical expression & body awareness that pairs with music knowledge through music history and theory to give them a more cohesive perspective beyond cello playing. Oftentimes, I will also invite them to concerts to experience music outside of lessons and the practice room. Most recently, in 2025, my cello studio and I went to see Yo-Yo Ma’s Bach Suites concert at Boston Symphony Hall.

Above all, my primary goal is for my students to cultivate a love for the cello and its music—one that enriches their lives and resonates both inwardly and outwardly. My hope for them is to develop their own sound and meaning from their cello playing.

I believe that both aspiring music professionals and those pursuing other careers will gain numerous transferable learning and life skills and ensure the greatest pleasure from music in their lives.

The youngest students I have taught were 5 year old, but generally I teach middle school, high school, college to amateur adults. I’ve prepared students for the Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras, Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras and New England Conservatory Prep auditions, both orchestral and chamber groups, and have coached students applying to various summer music festivals. I’m available for teaching Mondays to Fridays at my home studio as well as at their home in the Boston area.