Born and raised in Raleigh, NC, I started taking guitar lessons when I was 6 years old and picked up bass and drums a few years later. Growing up, I loved classic and progressive rock, idolizing musicians such as Steve Howe (Yes), John Bonham (Led Zeppelin), and Geddy Lee (Rush). In addition, throughout my youth I often worked with kids as a summer camp counselor and babysitter.

After high school, I attended UNC-Chapel Hill, where I graduated with a dual bachelors in Economics and Political Science in 2018. During those years I spent most of my free time playing guitar, writing songs, and expanding my musical horizons! I became a huge music nerd and dove deep into understanding jazz harmony and the ins and outs of music theory and technique on my instruments, branching out from my roots in rock to genres such as jazz, metal, and bluegrass. On the side, I also spent free time working with kids coaching youth programs in ultimate frisbee.

After college, I decided to commit fully to pursuing music and education. I love teaching and working with kids as much as I love music, which I have unfortunately found is not a common sentiment among other teachers. I love to build relationships with my students and am honored to have the privilege to see them learn and grow!

Outside of music, I enjoy spending time with my two cats Toph & Billie, rock climbing, watching Spurs basketball & Panthers football, and riding my motorcycle