Music Education Philosophy

Students are inherently musical and it is the job of the teacher to help students use music as both a means of expression and to help develop cognitive, social, and personal skills. My goal as a teacher is to give students access to both sides of music and everything they have to offer. I strive to cultivate high levels of music making, emotional expression, and artistry while also providing students with the space to collaborate, problem solve, and communicate with one another through their musical work.

Technique, theory, and musical literacy are the building blocks of a students’ ability to create music. At the same time, rehearsals, concert reflections, and cooperative learning allows for community building and developing real life skills. My instruction is student centered, inclusive, and allows for a collaborative environment where every student feels welcomed. 

My purpose as an educator is to ensure that every student leaves my classroom with the confidence, artistry, and life skills to participate meaningfully in music and in their communities.