Teacher Bio

I started playing the violin at the age of two and continued through hight school performing with orchestras and chamber groups. When I moved to Portland in 1996, I began playing in bands from rock to contemporary Celtic. One group, Misty River, has become my focus. Formed in 1997, we draw from traditional bluegrass, folk, country, old-time and Celtic to mold our own Americana style.

With some simple guidelines taken from traditional music, I was able to dive into a band situation. I have been lucky to learn from great teachers such as Laurie Lewis, Jason Carter, and Marilee Hord, and now I would like to impart what I have learned to others and let them know how much fun playing the fiddle can be!

In lessons I will focus on good technique, the key to any style! You can learn traditional fiddle tunes, as well as group skills, such as how to back up a vocalist and develop your own break.

No experience necessary! Let's play!