About me
As a young child, I attended a symphony concert and immediately became fascinated with the violin. Born and raised in Texas, I began Suzuki violin lessons in kindergarten and music became my life’s passion.
I’m a certified Suzuki violin teacher and professional orchestral violinist. In my studio, I want to inspire my students to find the joy in making music and play music they love. I aim to encourage creativity and curiosity: to ask questions and to seek answers with enthusiasm.
Education includes a Bachelor of Music degree from Indiana University Jacobs School of Music and a Master of Music degree from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music.
“Barbara is an incredibly patient and thoughtful teacher and I’m grateful to have spent the last year learning from her in group settings and one-on-one. She teaches in a way that is intuitive and breaks things down to the fundamentals. In group lessons, Barbara has a wonderful sense of pacing that keeps everyone engaged while making sure we all feel comfortable as we progress. Learning from Barbara is a joyful experience and anyone would be lucky to be her student!”
-Addy L.