A live orchestral performance on stage at a concert hall, with a woman in a black dress holding flowers and smiling, surrounded by orchestra members including a violinist and conductor. Audience members are visible in the foreground.

Performance

Music has always been the place where I feel most at home. Every performance is an opportunity to tell a story, connect with an audience, and share the joy that first made me fall in love with music.

Performance Samples

  • I genuinely love performing. I always have. There is nothing quite like stepping onto a stage and sharing music with an audience. Even after many years, that excitement has never faded.

    Performing also makes me a better teacher. Staying active as a musician reminds me why I fell in love with music in the first place. It keeps my teaching grounded in real musical experiences rather than just theory, and I hope it shows my students that I continue to hold myself to the same artistic standards that I ask of them.

  • Every piece has something to say.

    When I perform, I am not just focused on notes, rhythms, or technique- I am thinking about the story behind the music. Whether the music is joyful, playful, heartbreaking, or triumphant, my goal is to help the audience experience something beyond the page.

    If someone leaves a performance feeling like they were taken on a journey, then I’ve done my job.

  • One of my favorite parts of being a musician is making music with other people.

    I come to rehearsals prepared, professional, and ready to contribute. I love bringing creative ideas to the table and exploring different musical possibilities, while always respecting the shared artistic vision of the ensemble.

    Whether I’m performing with colleagues I’ve known for years or stepping into a new group as a substitute, my goal is always the same: make great music and help make the rehearsal enjoyable for the people around me.

  • My musical voice has been shaped by many incredible teachers and experiences.

    Some of my earliest musical memories are listening to musical theater with my mom and studying piano with a teacher whose fearless approach to performance encouraged creativity and confidence.

    Later, my clarinet teachers helped refine that foundation. Caroline Hartig taught me how to channel my love of music into meaningful artistry, while Steve Cohen instilled the discipline, precision, and technical refinement that continue to shape my playing today.

    Teaching has become one of my greatest musical influences as well. Every lesson challenges me to think more deeply about music, making me a stronger and more thoughtful performer.

  • I rarely say no to an opportunity to make music. Whether it’s an orchestra concert, chamber performance, solo recital, recording session, or a new collaboration, I love exploring where music can take me. I’m happiest whenever I’m challenged to tell a compelling story through music.