I grew up in a military family, experiencing a nomadic childhood that took me across the globe. Born in Okinawa, Japan, I was raised in the Twentynine Palms, California before finally settling in Northern Virginia.

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At the age of eight, I embarked on a musical journey by joining the esteemed Levine School in D.C. Under the guidance of Juilliard alumni Hae Soon Hahn and Olga Khroulevitch, I honed my skills and flourished as the concertmistress for numerous prestigious orchestras, including the Rappahannock Youth Symphony, Fredericksburg Area Young Musicians Orchestra, Mid-Atlantic Strings Festival, the Potomac Valley Youth Orchestra, and the National Symphony Orchestra Summer Strings Institute.

 

In a crowning achievement during my senior year of high school, I had the privilege of touring with the Shenandoah Conservatory in Spain and later performing a solo at the illustrious Carnegie Hall.

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Following my high school graduation, I sought further artistic refinement in Paris, France. There, I pursued Violin Performance at the renowned Ecole Normale de Musique Alfred Cortot, under the tutelage of exceptional instructors such as Liana Gourdjia and Igor Volochine, the former being a distinguished soloist of the National Symphony Orchestra of Moscow. I embraced invaluable experiences attending their masterclasses and touring alongside them in France and Italy, performing with the Ecole Normale de Musique de Paris Orchestra.

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After immersing myself in the enchantment of Paris for eight years, I discovered a newfound passion for teaching and made my return to the United States. For the past two years, I have been dedicated to nurturing young talents as a K-8 Music educator and choir director at Saint Catherine Labouré School in Harrisburg, PA.

 

Now, I am excited to embark on a new endeavor by opening my own music studio, where I will continue to empower and inspire my students, fostering their love for music. Additionally, I actively contribute to the artistic community as a worship leader and proud member of the West Shore Symphony, enriching my musical journey by participating in their captivating chamber groups.