I taught upper level music theory for music majors at UC San Diego.

I meet children on their level and try to understand what makes them excited about music.

With patience and care.

Curating my own concerts is always very rewarding, and a lot of work!

Lorde, The Who, Paramount Pictures trailer

Julia Fischer, Jennifer Koh

I love teaching about contemporary music. In recent years composers started to open up the idea what is a "good" sound. I've even written some music that involves making the sounds of a fire!

Learning to play around with sounds, exploring and updating pieces so they are special to you. I love teaching about contemporary music. In recent years composers started to open up the idea what is a "good" sound. I've even written some music that involves making the sounds of a fire!

I've been into Parlor Games by Jenny Scheinman and Allison Miller recently, but all time fav? Hilary Hahn playing Barber

my family, my dog, cooking, eating, rock climbing

Classical, contemporary classical, free improvised

All!

I/O String Quartet, Chartreuse string trio, a.pe.ri.od.ic, Acorn Projects, Mucca Pacifica

I am working on improvisation, and I would like to be able to play jazz. I'd also like to do some more teacher training!

Rock climbing, cooking, running slowly

Violin - all levels, Viola - all levels, Piano - beginner

I began lessons at age 6 with a great teacher, but I really fell in love with playing in orchestra.

I have a violin made in Minnesota by David Folland, I'm the only one who has ever owned it!