I have been so lucky to experience music at every stage in the process. I've studied with composers to see where their inspiration comes from, how they turn inspiration into music, and how that music gets put to paper. I've worked in music publishing where I saw how the music is cleaned up and prepared for a global audience. I've worked as a music librarian receiving those prepared sets of music and preparing it for our specific ensemble. I've studied with performers of many different levels learning techniques to widen my horizons on music and take on a wide range of performances. Above everything, I have been an audience member my whole life. I hope to take everything I have absorbed and pass it along to my students so I can provide a well rounded and informed education in music.

A comprehensive music education includes a combination of literature exposure, a development of musical ability both physically and mentally, and a variety of performance opportunities. Ensembles should provide an atmosphere conducive to learning. Music is not a competitive environment and should not be viewed as a comparison between individuals or other ensembles.

The value of an effective music program is the ability to provide a place for anyone to express themselves in a safe and comfortable environment. The program should allow opportunities for students to perform in large and small ensembles and individual settings and each performance should be an expression of each individual and of the group as a whole while strengthening their skills as a musician as well as their skills as a member of society.