Lindbergh Community Ed and Rec

Teaching Philosophy:

My goal is to help students learn how to use expression in music to portray the story that the

composer has written. It is also vital that students learn the foundations of correct technique to

set them up for success in the future. Students will learn how and why the techniques they are

using will help them later on. They will also learn about how phrasing and dynamics are used to

convey a story or feeling in the music. Learning an instrument should be an exciting and fun

experience, and I aim to help students find their own self-motivation along the way. Although

learning an instrument takes hard work, it should still be a positive experience so that students

enjoy playing their instrument.

Qualifications:

• Played violin for ~9 years
• Member of the UMSL Orchestra
• Missouri All-State Orchestra Honorable Mention 2026
• Member of Lindbergh High School Strolling Strings, 2022-present
• Member of the Lindbergh High School String Quartet, 2023, 2024
• Member of the Lindbergh High School Symphony Orchestra, 2023-present
• Member of the St. Louis All-Suburban Orchestra, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
• Superior ratings at Solo and Ensemble Festival

Lesson Details:

• Spring 2026 Semester: One 30-minute lesson per week, for a total of 14 weeks (January 20-May 8 (No lessons February 16-20 and April 13-17)
• $23 per 30-minute lesson
• Lessons take place at Lindbergh High School (location subject to change based on availability)
• Availability: Tuesday 3:15-5:15 pm, Wednesday 3:15-5:15 pm
• After you register online, I will contact your family to set up our lesson schedule