Music has always been part of my life…
I learned to play the piano as I learned how to speak English - from the age of 3, I used music as a means of expressing myself. This love for music continued throughout my childhood, and my fondest memories of my young life include piano recitals and collaborations with other musicians.
In 2013, I graduated from the Royal Academy of Music in London, England, where I studied under Pascal Nemirovski and Hamish Milne. There, I was able to focus full-time on music, broadening my musical repertoire and deepening my love for 20th century music.
Teaching
I teach intermediate and advanced piano students, working with them to set and achieve their artistic vision for their performance. Lessons are intended to be a combination of interpretation and technique, and last at minimum 45 minutes.
If you are interested in lessons, I hold a free consultation lesson and interview for all new students (and their parents as needed) that are interested in joining the studio. I am a member of the National Music Teacher’s Association, with additional memberships specific to Las Vegas.
PERFORMING
In my performances, I strive to help people better relate to the power of classical music by creating and telling stories. While traditional program notes (details about the history of the piece or the composer) can be effective, I find that creating a storyline or an emotional context to a work can be compelling.
I also experiment with alternative means of explaining artwork - taking program notes to the next level by offering a sensory experience with artwork, imagery, lighting, and food.
Recent programs
Esquisse exquis (Naoshima, JP)
For an event at Benesse House and Art Site, I built a program that capture unique moments in time with impressionist works by Debussy (L’Ile Joyeuse) and Ravel (La Valse).
Water (London, UK and Berlin, DE)
Featuring romantic music by Granados (Allegro de Concierto) and Villa-Lobos (Suite Floral), this program explores how water is central to life and love.
Guilt (Chicago, US)
From remorse to psycopathy, I use romantic and 20th century works by Brahms (Ballades op. 10), Prokofiev (Sonata no. 7), and Scriabin (Sonata no. 2) to examine reactions to death, war, and hatred.