Principal Accompanist

“I grew up in Denton, Texas and lived in Seattle, Washington for 13 years before arriving in Honolulu in 2019. I am forever grateful to my mother for taking me to piano lessons as a kid, and to my teacher Anna Farish. These days, I teach private piano lessons primarily to young beginners, and previously taught ukulele, violin, and general music classes from preschool to high school and beyond. I also volunteered as a bass guitar instructor and band coach with Rain City Rock Camp, and as an after-school orchestra coach with Seattle Music Partners. I've performed as a soloist and with ensembles ranging from chamber duets to ten-piano ensembles to rock bands, including Ben Folds Five tribute band BFFs Forever & Ever Amen. For me, the purpose of making music is to create joy – and the purpose of practicing is to make it easier!”