Bachelor's degree, Curtis Institute of Music
Diploma program, The Juilliard School
20 years professional experience

Private teacher of students from middle school through high school since 1990
Guest teacher at college level in one on one and master class scenarios since 1998
Teaching artist for Orchestra of St Luke's which involves in school programs for grades 3-5

Guest horn Metropolitan Opera and Philadelphia Orchestra
Guest Principal horn Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, Tokyo Opera Nomori, and American Ballet Theater
Member Orchestra of St. Luke's since 1998
Participant in 6 summers and 3 tours with The Marlboro Music Festival since 1997
Performed in over 20 Broadway Musicals including 7 in which I held the chair
Recorded over a dozen albums from Pop, R&B, and Jazz genres, to large orchestral and chamber groups

As a teacher, I focus on creating a confident player through efficient practice and always having a clear musical agenda. I feel that horn playing (any musical instrument) is pointless without real musical direction. I also believe in and urge good and consistent instrument care.

Elementary school through college

Westchester County, New York

$50 per 1/2 hour