Extraordinary Concert Violinist and Teacher

Talented Violinist with diversified career encompassing classical and commercial performances as well as 16+ years of teaching experience. Skilled in identifying and developing talent in others. Creates a stimulating and challenging learning environment. Relates well to students, administrators and co-workers at all levels.

"As a Teacher She Combines Instrumental Erudition with Generosity of Spirit and Patience."

Henry Roth, Music Critic / Violinist / Author

"I Have Been Impressed with Her Enlightened and Creative Approach to String Teaching… Maintains Easy Rapport with Students and Colleagues."

Patrick M. Williams, B.M.I. Composer - motion picture scores and television themes.

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PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS…

NBC - various shows and "specials" including The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, the Bob Hope Show and specials including Frank Sinatra, Linda Ronstadt, Perry Como, and Bing Crosby.

Ahmanson Theatre - "Idiot's Delight" with Jack Lemmon; performed and played role of Violinist.

Universal Amphitheatre - Concertmaster, opening season.

Nasung Symphony - Guest Soloist (Telemann Triple Concerto for violin, flute and oboe).

Korngold String Quartet

Pro Arte Piano Trio

Los Angeles Philharmonic

Columbia Concert - Toured Europe, Central & South America

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING…

Violin Studies

Joseph Achron (Major student of Leopold Auer), Sascha Jacobsen (Santa Barbara Music Academy of the West Scholarship, Juilliard Graduate School, Private Studies), Peter Meremblum, Henry Temianka, Eudice Shapiro.

Theory & Composition

U.C.L.A. Schoenberg's Workshop: Received scholarship at age 13; instructors included Ernst Toch and Castelnuova-Tedesco.

HONORS & AWARDS…

Scholarship - Santa Barbara Music Academy of the West

Winner - Young Artist's contest; performance in Royce Hall Concert Series.

Gainsborough Competition of San Francisco

U.C.L.A. National Concert Tour

MEMBERSHIPS…

A.S.T.A. (American String Teachers Association)

M.T.A.C. (Music Teachers Association of California)

N.A.R.A.S. (National Association of Recording Arts & Sciences)

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