My teaching is rooted in individualized attention, positive mentorship, and the development of confident, independent musicianship. I strive to create a nurturing and supportive environment where each student’s skill level guides our work together. Whether a student aims for a professional performance career or simply seeks to grow as an artist, I am committed to helping them become the best bassoonist they can be. Drawing on the wisdom and influence of my own mentors, I tailor my instruction around a student's unique goals, fostering both technical mastery and artistic expression. My students have achieved notable successes, including winning concerto competitions, earning positions in professional ensembles and on university faculties, gaining admission to nationally recognized festivals and graduate programs,  and receiving honors such as Outstanding GTA Award and the CFA Creative Achievement Award. Above all, I aim to inspire growth through compassionate, engaging, and insightful teaching that supports each students' journey. 

The bassoon studio is a supportive environment where students have safe and encouraging community toward personal and artistic growth. Weekly studio classes offer an abundance of performance opportunities while covering topics such as solo and orchestral repertoire, career development, reed-making, chamber music, and performance anxiety. Students learn to give constructive and empathetic feedback through supportive and collaborative engagement. Additionally, students have many opportunities to attend live performances on and off-campus, work with world-class faculty and guest artists, and access our state-of-the-art recording studio.