About Me

I am a dedicated cellist, cello teacher, and chamber musician with a deep commitment to both performance and education. As an active performer, I have had the privilege of collaborating with distinguished artists including Colin Carr, members of the Emerson Quartet, the Tokyo Quartet, and Sejong International Soloists. I was invited by the Korean National Government to perform on concert tours in the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, and Colombia, and I have performed internationally in Russia, Canada, Japan, Korea, and the United States. In Maryland, I have worked as a substitute cellist with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and have also had the honor of serving as a judge for the New York International Competition.

In 2017, I earned my Doctor of Musical Arts in Cello Performance from Stony Brook University, where I studied under the guidance of Professor Colin Carr. I also completed the first-year cello teacher training program at the School for Strings, New York’s premier Suzuki-based music school. My additional teacher training includes Suzuki Cello Units 1–10, Suzuki Early Childhood Education, Applied Practice and Teaching Strategies, CelloAdventures Cello Comprehensive, and the Suzuki foundation course Every Child Can!.

Throughout my musical journey, I discovered a strong passion for teaching. While living in New York City, I worked with many students seeking guidance in cello study, and I found great fulfillment in helping each student grow. My teaching emphasizes individualized instruction, a solid technical foundation, musical expression, and long-term artistic development. I strive to inspire students through creative and effective teaching methods tailored to each student’s unique needs and goals.

In addition to in-person teaching, I have developed a thoughtful and personalized approach to online cello instruction. I currently offer in-person lessons in Maryland, Washington, DC, and Northern Virginia, and I also teach online students in other states, incorporating Suzuki education principles when appropriate.