Whether you're a beginner finding your first notes or an advanced player preparing for auditions, my lessons are designed to help you grow with clarity, confidence, and real musical understanding. I take a personalized, student-focused approach that blends strong fundamentals with expressive musicianship—connecting tone, technique, reading skills, and theory to support your goals in a meaningful way.

Students preparing for school ensembles, NYSSMA, youth orchestras, college applications, or performance opportunities receive structured, goal-oriented training with clear milestones. Those learning simply for the joy of music are guided through a warm, supportive environment where progress feels natural and motivating.

Whether you join me online or in my home studio, you’ll find a welcoming, focused space where every lesson is built around you—your level, your pace, and the musician you want to become.

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Free Intro Lesson

Your first lesson is a friendly intro session where we talk about your goals, try a few exercises, and figure out which lesson length (30, 45, or 60 minutes) fits you best.
There’s no commitment and no charge for this meeting.
Available in-person (Albany/Slingerlands) or online.

Booking Your First Lesson

After we complete your free intro session and confirm that we’re a good match, I’ll activate booking for your weekly lesson.
You’ll then be able to select a time from my availability and begin regular lessons.

Tuition & Monthly Enrollment

Weekly lessons run on a monthly tuition model.
Payments are processed automatically at the start of each month through Stripe autopay in your Student Portal.

Studio essentials:
• Monthly tuition via autopay
• 24-hour notice for cancellations
• 1 make-up lesson per month (use within 2 weeks)
• No carry-over make-ups between months

Student Portal

Your Student Portal is where you’ll manage everything:
• Scheduling & make-ups
• Monthly autopay
• Calendar & lesson info

You’ll receive portal access after your intro lesson is completed.

Safety & Environment

For safety and transparency, the home studio is monitored by a security camera during lesson times.
Recordings are private and used strictly for safety purposes only.

There are two cats in the home, but they are never allowed in the lesson room.
If you have allergies or sensitivity, please let me know — online lessons are always an option.