• Teaching artist for LA Opera

• Winner of numerous National and International Competitions

• Professionally employed in opera and studio work

• Certified Teacher, National Association of Teachers of Singing

• Performer in major International Festivals

• Degrees from Juilliard Pre-College Program A, Cornell University, and CSULA

• Local favorite with organizations including LA Opera, Long Beach Opera,

• Opera Santa Barbara, Opera Pasadena, Opera by the Glass, Repertory Opera Company, San Bernadino Symphony, Music at Westwood, Malibu Coast Chamber Opera,

• Viklarbo Chamber Ensemble, Redlands Symphony, and more

• Certificate in Vocal Performance - Juilliard

• B.A. in Music Performance - Voice - Cornell University/Wells College

• M.M. in Vocal Performance - Opera - CSULA

• Practitioner Certification - Yoga Teacher 200 & 300 hrs - Yoga House/Yoga Alliance 

• Practitioner Certification - Trauma and Stress Studies - Trauma Research Institute/ Dr. Bessel van der Kolk

• Practitioner Certification - EFT Tapping - EFTTapping Institute/EFT Tapping International (in progress)

• Doctoral Candidate Johns Hopkins University 2028 - Dissertation Topic: Brain and Music

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Music education is most meaningful when it nurtures the whole student. Voice and piano lessons should develop not only musical skill and artistic expression, but also social-emotional learning, confidence, self-awareness, emotional regulation, communication skills, resilience, empathy, problem-solving abilities, and a sense of belonging.

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A strong teacher-student connection creates a safe and encouraging environment in which young musicians feel seen, valued, and supported. Through individualized instruction, collaborative music-making, and reflective practice, students learn to communicate ideas and emotions, listen attentively, work through challenges, make thoughtful decisions, and develop creative solutions. Students are encouraged to take healthy risks, persevere through difficulty, and view mistakes as valuable opportunities for learning and growth.

 

Progress is measured not only by technical achievement, but also by increased confidence, independence, curiosity, adaptability, and joy. Music lessons become more than preparation for performances or examinations; they provide a consistent space for connection, self-discovery, social-emotional development, communication skill-building, and creative problem-solving—helping each student find an authentic voice within music and beyond it.