I teach private lessons and am available for hire for gigs. Please see the lessons page to contact me.

 

 

The Beginning:

I began piano lessons in grade school. I hated them so much I used to hide when it was time to go.  Later I came home from school and announced, "I am going to play the tuba!" I played tuba through college.

 

Bass:

 

I began playing jazz on first the bass guitar then the double-bass in high school. I have played in small combos--both vocal and instrumental--dance bands, and big bands gigging at both large and small venues. More recently I have gigged with the SLCC music faculty, the Archibald Quintet,  the Murray and West Jordan Symphonies, and various small events. Check out my pictures under Events tab.

 

Cello:

 

I began to play the 'cello as an adult pursuing my love of classical music (switching from the tuba).  Here in Utah I currently play the  'cello in the SLCC Chamber Orchestra and also the  the Wasatch Community Symphony Orchestra. I also have played with the American West Symphony and the West Valley Symphony. In 2016 I played in an interfaith production of Handel's Messiah. I have also participated in the ISU String Camp in Pocatello, ID. Check out my pictures under Events tab.

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In addition to teaching private students I have in the past taught elementary school orchestra, grades 4-6.  A member of the American String Teachers Association and The Federation of Music Clubs, I encourage my students to learn their instrument and musicianship through private lessons and recitals measured by accredited national standards. I teach classical and jazz styles, the latter including improvisation, but will also tailor the lessons to the student interests including rock, pop, folk, etc.

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I accept students 4th grade through adult, all levels from beginner to advanced on cello and bass. And I teach beginning violin, viola and guitar (classical/folk). Please see the lessons tab for more information.

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