Lessons take place in my studio in South Minneapolis.
Cello Lessons
In high school, I studied with Adolfo Odnopossoff, Professor of Music and Artist in Residence at the University of North Texas in Denton. I earned my B.A. in Music and English from Trinity University in San Antonio, TX in 1989. I was an original member of the Austin, Texas rock band The Tiny Tin Hearts, and I played with Austin singer-songwriter Robin Smith. Currently, I play with folk-rockers Bobby & Christine at residential care facilities in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area.
Music Tech & Audio Production Lessons
The latest generation of music gear and software offers more creative tools than ever before, but there is a learning curve. Whether you’re a seasoned musician or you’re just starting out, I will introduce you to affordable apps and hardware and help you understand how you can use it to make music.
Theory, Arrangement, & Composition Lessons
For anyone interested in making original songs or beats or arranging other works. We’ll start with theory basics, explore listening techniques, and discuss how different elements work together to create music. You’ll learn strategies to ideate and improvise musical ideas, and we’ll explore different organizational structures. We’ll compare classical and folk traditions, and discuss differences in the creative processes.
I believe in taking a descriptive approach rather than a proscriptive one – I’ll focus on giving you the tools to express yourself, not telling you how it has to be done.
