Customized Lessons

Lessons for middle school and high school aged students are tailored depending on each student’s unique goals and interests. Working in collaboration with each family, I support these goals by creating a holistic curriculum that combines technique, scales and arpeggios, etudes, solo and ensemble repertoire. In addition to standard classical repertoire, students may explore alternative genres such as folk and popular music. 
Creative freedom is emphasized at this age as students explore their sense of identity. I give them more independence and responsibility and work on developing their confidence through encouraging regular performances opportunities. I help them learn how to set goals, manage time, and think critically, supporting their growth as effective individuals both in and outside of their weekly lessons.  
All students in this age range are highly encouraged to participate in social music activities, such as youth orchestras, chamber music, and summer camps. Participation in local, regional, and national competitions is encouraged for families who are interested.

Studio Offerings

  • Weekly lessons and individualized lesson plans 
  • Access to Google Classroom or Practice Space, a digital app where students receive access to lesson plans, recordings, demo videos, and feedback on practice videos they submit
  • Assistance in setting goals, structuring practice, and organizing weekly practice
  • Audition support for local, regional, and national level opportunities, such as:
    • Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra and Fort Worth Youth Orchestras
    • TMEA All-State Orchestra
    • American Protegé Competition, National YoungArts, DSO's Lynn Harrell Competition, Juanita Miller Concerto Competition, Vernell Gregg Young Artist Competition, and more.
    • Festival entry, such as NYO, NYO2, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Meadowmount School of Music, Boston Tanglewood Institute, and more. 
  • Participation in semesterly recitals
    • Graduating seniors and highly motivated sophomores and juniors are provided the opportunity to give a solo recital
  • Participation in two studio-wide community engagement events a year
  • Access to a monthly studio newsletter
  • The option to take Royal Conservatory exams
  • The option to take supplementary musicianship lessons that combine music theory, music history, and aural skills

Interested in lessons? 

Contact me for rates and availability. We will set up an introductory lesson where we get to know one another and discuss your child's goals with their instrument. 
From there, we will establish a month-long trial period to ensure that the studio is a great fit and that the practice goals we establish from the outset have made satisfactory progress. Following this period, we will meet weekly and begin your child's musical journey. 
Please note: a parent must be present in the introductory lesson and trial period. Thereafter, if mutually agreed upon, students aged 11-18 may elect to attend lessons independently.