I grew up in rural South Florida taking tropical fruit trees for granted, and reflecting on how there were probably alligators in the canals nearby. I also started the violin at four years old, like you do. I can’t remember starting violin, but do remember spinning around in circles while learning triplet rhythms in Suzuki […]

Born and raised in the rolling hills of Ithaca, New York, I was often exposed to music. My father is a great jazz musician and teacher, so music was a constant in my life. In fact, I think one of my first words was “bebop.” After huge frustrations trying to play the piano along with […]

I have an older sister. When we were kids, I wanted to do everything she was doing, which I guess is pretty normal. So when SHE started playing the piano, _I_ had to play the piano. I loved it – LOVED it – and my parents decided to have me play the violin as well. […]