Credentials/Certifications/Education/Honors/Awards:
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
MM Musicology & MLIS Library Science (In progress. Expected graduation: 2022)
Music History Teaching Assistant (2021-2022)
Chancellor’s Graduate Student Award (2020-2021)
University of Denver
Graduate Certificate in Arts and Culture Management (Graduated June 2021)
California State University - Long Beach
BM Oboe Performance & Music History and Literature (Graduated May 2020)
Bob Cole Music Scholar (2017 - 2020)
Sigma Alpha Iota
Sword of Honor Award Recipient (2020)
Phyllis Holt Dobbyns Merit Scholarship Award (2018)
Primary Focus/Instrument Specialty/Store Location:
Oboe and Piano teacher at Waukesha location.
# of Years with White House:
White House of Music in Waukesha since August 2021
Interests/Hobbies Outside of Work:
I enjoy nature walks, embroidery, reading, and cooking. I have a pet cat and three rabbits.
What You Enjoy Most About Your Job:
Being able to pass down my passion for music is what I enjoy most about teaching. I also like to
get to know my students and their background because it helps me curate a better lesson plan
since everyone has individual learning abilities. If I can connect with my students and learn more
about where they come from and what their goals are with music, music lessons will be
extremely enjoyable for both the student and myself.
Teaching/Professional Experience:
Oboe
Professional: As an active freelancer from Southern California, I have performed with
groups such as the San Diego City Ballet Orchestra, Pacific Lyric Association, Left Coast
Quintet, San Diego Philharmonic Orchestra, North Coast Symphony Orchestra, and the
Studio Orchestra of Long Beach. As principal of the Studio Orchestra of Long Beach, she
has collaborated with notable artists such as Chloe Agnew – a former member of the Irish
female ensemble, Celtic Women.
Teaching: Teaching beginner-to-advance students since 2016.
Piano
Professional: Some accompaniment experience. Volunteer performances for retirement
homes and toddler day care.
Teaching: Teaching beginner-to-intermediate students since 2014.
Music Styles You’re Familiar With:
Classical, contemporary, and other various genres.
Teaching Methods:
Oboe:
Students start on the AMR Barret’s oboe method book & David Hite’s Foundation Studies
for oboe supplemented by various solo repertoire and student’s ensemble repertoire.
Piano:
Students start from John W. Schaum’s piano method (Grade Pre-A and A) to John
Thompson’s piano method (Grade 1 to 5). Method books supplemented by various solo
repertoire.
Expectations of Students:
Students should practice at least 30 minutes a day for at least five days per week.
Students should always bring the necessary materials to lessons.
Students will learn necessary life skills that can work outside of music.
Students should come to lessons with a great attitude, ready to learn and have fun.