Music belongs to everyone.
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Whether you picked up an instrument as a kid or you're just now finding your way to one, there's no wrong way to come to music. My job is to meet you where you are and help you get where you want to go.

I've been playing for nearly 40 years and teaching professionally for over a decade. I offer lessons in both ukulele and drums. We'll work on technique, a little theory, and some reading, but we'll also dig into musicality, song structure, and how to find your own voice on the instrument.
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My style is fun and casual because I believe building real musical knowledge and actually enjoying what you're playing aren't two different things. For more information, check out the FAQs below or visit my contact page to set up a lesson schedule.

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Frequently Asked Questions	​
What ages do you teach?	I primarily teach students aged 6 years and up though I will consider younger students on a case by case basis. I have taught students as young as 4 and as experienced as 65. You are never to old to learn how to play something new!
How long are the lessons?	I provide weekly 30, 45 and 60 minute lessons and they can customize if needed. Younger students tend to do better with 30 minutes while older students typically appreciate the focus of 45-60 minute sessions.
How much do lessons cost?	30 minute sessions cost $145/mo 45 minute sessions cost $220/mo 60 minute sessions cost $290/mo Have more than one student per household? Ask about family discounts.
Do I need a drum set to take lessons?	Ideally you should have access to a drum set while taking lessons. However, if you are trying out drumming for the first time, you may not want to commit to purchasing a full drum kit until you are sure that it is something that you want to pursue. As long as you have drum sticks and a practice pad, you can still make progress in your lessons.
Do I need a ukulele to take lessons?	Not right away but having your own instrument at home to practice on makes a big difference.
Which ukulele should I get?​ ​	If you already own a soprano or concert uke, we can absolutely start there but if you're starting fresh, I'd recommend either a tenor or baritone. Tenors are comfortable to play, widely available, and have a full, rich sound. Baritones are tuned lower and share their tuning with the bottom four strings of a guitar, which gives them a warmer, more guitar-like tone. I have both tenor and baritone ukuleles available for use during lessons while you figure out what direction you want to go.
Do you teach virtual or in-person lessons? ​	I primarily teach in person lessons from my cozy home studio in Chapel Hill, NC, but can discuss the possibility of virtual if the need arises.