Teaching : Bio/Credentials

Overview

• Fifteen years experience teaching private cello lessons
• Studied with Gabor Rejto at USC and Margaret Rowell at University of California, Berkeley
• Teach all levels (beginner through advanced) and ages (children and adults)
• Private studio of 15-20 students in Costa Mesa

Education

• B.A. (English and Music), U.C. Berkeley
• Ph.D. (History), Claremont Graduate University

Affiliations

• American String Teachers Association

Specific Experience

• Private Studio: Teach weekly lessons to 15-20 cellists ranging in age from 8 to 80. Instruction includes training in technique, musicality, theory, and music history. Hold two recitals each year, allowing students to perform for their friends and family. Also hold periodic informal workshops focusing on technique involving group activities.
• Adjunct Faculty, Orange Coast College: Teach private cello lessons through Applied Music program, serve as Principal cellist of Orange Coast College Symphony, coach cello and bass sections.
• Music Coach, Tustin Unified School District: Coach cello and bass sections of Beckman High School Orchestra and (previously) Tustin High School. Prepared students for performances at Carnegie Hall (three total performances).
• Evaluator, Certificate of Merit, Music Teachers Association of California, multiple areas
• Evaluator, American String Teachers Association Competitions, multiple areas
• Evaluator, VOCE competition, Southern California Region
• Evaluator for auditions, Prelude Symphony Orchestra
• Guest String coach, Orange County Youth Symphony Orchestra