Teaching Philosophy

My philosophy on education is derived from the countless experiences that I have had throughout my career.  From a large class size to one-on-one private lessons I focus on cultivating an open environment where both the students and teacher are equal participants in the learning process. Some of my educational goals include: reducing hierarchies between teacher and student in order to emphasize the practice of learner-centered teaching, serving as a guide to help students answer open-ended musical questions, and fostering an environment that encourages creative thinking skills that is conducive to students growing musically, emotionally, mentally, and socially. 

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Current Teaching Positions

• University of Incarnate Word
• Southwest Baptist University
• InterHarmony Intl' Music Festival
  
• Prizm Ensemble International Chamber Music Festival
• ​Private Studio​
  • In-person and virtual lessons​

Past Teaching Positions

• University of Arkansas
  • ​Teaching Assistant Professor of Bassoon
  • ​UArk Community Music School instructor
    • ​Social Media Manager
      
• University of Alabama
  • ​Instructor of Bassoon
  • Chamber Music Coach
    • ​Huxford Graduate Woodwind Quintet
    • Bassoon Ensemble
  • Music Elective Instructor
    • ​Music Management
    • Introduction to Listening (Music Appreciation)
• University of Texas at San Antonio
  • ​Adjunct Professor of Bassoon​

Let me work with your students! I would love to work with student groups of all ages!

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For a more detailed list, please feel free to look at my Curriculum Vita below:

CV