About

I was an enthusiastic violin student playing concertos, caprices, and sonatas without much awareness of how I used my body and mind while playing. When I was 16, I developed tendonitis and continued to struggle with playing-related injuries throughout my collegiate studies. Even though I worked with great teachers, physical therapists, and bodyworkers, my chronic pain persisted.

I know now that my story isn’t an isolated incident. Classical musicians today face high rates of musculoskeletal injuries. Violinists especially are at risk due to unhealthy practice habits and issues with posture or faulty technique. The way we move and play directly affects our well-being.

I went outside the classical music world to learn how to help musicians play with greater ease. My doctoral research investigated how violinists can incorporate movement education principles from the world of sports and kinesiology in the music studio. And in 2022, I became a certified Franklin Method Educator.

The Franklin Method® is a somatic method that teaches the fundamentals of healthy movement using embodied anatomy, gentle exercises, and mind-body techniques. I was first introduced to the Franklin Method during my graduate studies, and it has been instrumental in helping me reduce pain and fatigue and find more effortless ways to play the violin.

My pedagogical approach combines my 10+ years of teaching experience, Franklin Method™ training, and interdisciplinary research. I want to empower you with the resources and knowledge needed to play with confidence, joy, and healthy technique.