"I grew up speaking English and Spanish, with some Hebrew exposure (mostly liturgical/religious). I learned to play the piano at age 7 and the guitar at age 14. I earned my bachelor's degree in Communications from the University of North Florida in 2014, and I earned an MDiv in Messianic Jewish Studies from Biola University in 2018, where among other things I studied Biblical Hebrew and began to study modern Hebrew as well.

I have been teaching guitar and music theory since 2004, and even though my expertise is in guitar, I can teach and tutor in piano as well. I also worked as a language and math tutor in college. My approach to teaching and tutoring is definitely tailored to individual students, where I assess where they are at and help them grow from their own starting point. I also look at their interests, goals, and expectations to ensure they are getting the best learning experience for their needs.

I have taught and tutored all ages, from children starting at 5 years old to adults in their 50s. Over the last 20 years I have taught and tutored in classroom settings, though most of my experience has been one-on-one private tutoring/lessons." less...