Education

2003 - Graduated from Judson High School with a Higher Level International Baccalaureate Diploma

2008 - Earned a Bachelors of Business Administration Degree in Finance from Texas A&M University Corpus Christi

2009 - Earned a Bachelors of Arts in Music Degree and a Minor in Psychology from Texas A&M University Corpus Christi

My  Methodology

 I like getting to know new students and their interests outside of music. That gives me a good idea of what kind of music to aim for and how to go about it. Having fun is what keeps students interested and keeps them practicing, so I am always aiming to make them smile and laugh at least once a lesson. For beginners I start with Essential Elements book 1 which teaches basic notes and rhythms, parts of the instrument, and proper posture and playing positions. In addition, I use Suzuki as a way to begin memorizing music and using your ear to understand the relationship of making music to the physical act of making sound. This combination has worked great for many and once the basics are learned I figure out with each student a piece of music of their choosing to learn. That is where playing viola, violin, piano or any other instrument really gets fun! Several students are currently learning fiddle tunes right now and are having a blast.