Education

      California Baptist University (Riverside, CA) 2006-2008

            -Pursuing performance degree in Flute/Violin Performance

      Riverside Community College (Riverside, CA) 2008

            -Pursuing performance degree in Flute/Violin Performance

      List of Instructors:

            Mary Oppermann

            Pam Vliek-Martchev 

Todor Pelev 

Jack Krumbein 

Skills and Methods

      -Melodious and Progressive Studies

      -Taffenel et Gaubert: 17 Daily Exercises

      -Flute Fundamentals by Mary Karen Clardy

      -Suzuki Violin Method

-Carl flesch Scale Method

-Left Hand Technique for Violin by Ruggiero Ricci
 

I thoroughly enjoy teaching music to others, whether it be flute or violin.  Music can take people to a completely different place, to a completely different level; and through our playing musical instruments we can really experience life more fully.  It's never too late to begin learning how to read music or how to play an instrument.  When I teach my students, I bring music theory, practice, and experience to the lesson.  I have played with various ensembles, from small trios to large orchestras throughout the inland empire and some of Los Angeles.  I have been fortunate enough to have studied with some amazing and top notch teachers, such as San Bernardino Symphony's Concertmaster, Todor Pelev.  I have worked with people all at different ages.  I use solid teaching books and methods with my students to make their practice at home a lot easier.  Music can be for anyone, whether you're a business professional or a school teacher; if you have had an interest in playing an instrument or perhaps you used to play a long time ago, I encourage you to really consider making music part of your life and see what it can do for you.