I teach the way I learned — by listening, playing, and finding the music that makes you want to come back tomorrow.

I teach music as a language, and like any language, you learn it best by speaking it–not by drilling grammar in isolation. I believe every young musician deserves to play music that actually moves them. I believe the best thing a teacher can do is open doors to artists and styles a student has never encountered, and then step back while something takes root.

What my lessons look like

My goal is to meet you where you are and help you achieve some fluency in the music and practice that you love. We can work on learning the melodies of the songs you love and on accompanying your fellow musicians via comping. We can work on piano technique, making sure that you build a sustainable practice that you can follow for the rest of your life. We can develop your ear and work on improvisation together. We can discuss the theory behind the music. I can teach you how to practically sight-read both written music and chord charts. I have found that the hardest thing in music is when you reach a plateau and feel stuck. I can help you find a new way to move forward.

I teach children and adults at any stage in their musical career. Let’s talk and discuss the goals that you or your child might have and how we can structure the lessons to achieve those goals.

Community

This is the part I care about most. I'm building a community of students who play together — not just in lessons, but outside of them. I am in the process of creating regular jam sessions where my students meet, listen, take risks, and learn to trust each other musically. I want my students to go to shows, hear live music, and understand what it feels like to watch someone take a solo that surprises the whole room. That's how musical instincts develop. Music–just like language–cannot be separated from culture.

I grew up in a household where music was the thing that bound everything together — family, community, joy, meaning. I'd love to help it do the same for yours.

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