I am passionate about the horn and exploring the many ways in which it can be played and taught. While understanding that there is no one-size-fits-all approach, I am convinced that anyone, given the right tools, can find success. Determining those tools and the goals of my students is central to the way that I teach. I aim to help students uncover the music behind the notes on the page to give authentic and stirring performances. Though learning and improving skills specific to horn playing is an obvious goal, it is my hope that my students also join me in exploring what it means to be a storyteller, communicator, and educator.
I teach all levels of horn from your first day with the thing to university auditions and beyond, whatever the goal may be! I don't believe that there is ever a wrong time to begin or continue learning a musical instrument, so if you've always wanted to learn or are itching to get back to it, I would be thrilled to be a part of the adventure.
Since 2022, I have been the instructor of horn at the University of Victoria. You can find more about what's going on with the horn studio there at uvichorns.ca. Interested in applying to the school of music? Get more info here. I'm also privileged to be on the faculty of the Victoria Conservatory of Music, where I teach a wide range of students and masterclasses. In addition to my in-person offerings, I teach online! While I don't think they can compare with physical one-on-one lessons, teaching online can be exceptionally useful in traversing vast distances, especially for places where finding a teacher might be a bit more challenging.
If you're interested in discussing more about lessons, please don't hesitate to get in touch. I'm confident we can find something that works!