I graduated from college in May of 2012 with a degree in zoology and music. I am currently pursuing a career in both fields, and teaching guitar on the side. I am a passionate and patient teacher, and I enjoy passing on my knowledge to others.

I've been playing professionally for over 18 years and have had the pleasure of being able to tour the country playing music. I've also had the opportunity to travel to Egypt, Iraq, Kuwait, Curacao, Canada, Mexico and Cuba to perform.  I've lived and been able to immerse myself in two fantastic music cities, New Orleans and Memphis, both of which have had a profound influence on my playing.  I like playing many different styles of music and have been in bands that played rock, jazz, funk, blues, soul, reggae, pop, country, and americana.  

I am an instructor of the guitar and bass and have been teaching since 1980.  I graduated from Berklee College of Music in 1980 and have been involved in many playing situations, ensembles and recording sessions.  My range of experience enables me to give the best teaching experience to my students, and I love seeing my students progress in their techniques and master the instrument.

I began learning piano at the age of three.  My dad is a band and chorus teacher and didn't consider it an "optional" skill.  I actually learned to read music before english!  (I was confused in kindergarten when I found that the alphabet went past G!)  Music has been an integral part of my life since then with my elementary and high school years filled with festivals, concerts, auditions and competitions.  I then went on to get my Bachelor's degree at Berklee College of Music.  I am currently working on my Master's Degree in Composition at the Vermont College of Fine Arts and hope to pursue my Ph.D in Composition afterwards.  

I was studying Electrical Engineering for two years at Tufts University before I decided to take a leap and follow my passion of music.  It has been an incredible journey ever since!  I have had the oppurtunity to play a wide variety of musical styles including rock jam-band, folk trio, jazz ensembles, latin jazz, chamber music, solo, duo, avante-garde, electronic, and many more.  No matter what the situation, I always love to play, create, and share music with others. Now, I want to help students find that same joy and connect with the music they love, or perhaps even develope the skills to create their own.