"After completing an undergraduate degree in Double Bass at Eastern Michigan University, I transferred to the University of Michigan and earned a Masters in Music Composition while continuing to study the classical Double Bass with Professor Lawrence Hurst.

My teaching methods are especially suited to the student who is just beginning the study of the Double Bass in order to correct bad habits while creating proper fingering and bowing technique.

Performance Experience:

•University orchestras

•Ypsilanti Symphony

•Firebird Russian Ensemble

•Grupo Espana (Flamenco Ensemble)

•Five Guys Named Moe (Swing/Jazz)

•Strung Out (Bluegrass)

Teaching Experience:

•substitute teacher in Ann Arbor school system

•music theory and appreciation teacher at Washtenaw Community College

•19 years experience as accompanist for U. of Michigan Dance Dept." less...