“Don't you ever let a soul in the world tell you that you can't be exactly who you are.”

- Lady Gaga

A person in their 30s with a curly mohawk and tattoos working on a cello in a workshop, wearing a black apron with a Boomer Music logo, surrounded by tools and equipment.
A person in their 30s with a curly mohawk and tattoos working on a cello in a workshop, wearing a black apron with a Boomer Music logo, surrounded by tools and equipment.

My Story

In 2017, I received my Bachelor’s of Music in Music Education from Nazareth University in Rochester, NY. I learned under greats such as Dr. Nancy Strelau and Tigran Vardanyan during my study at Naz, and tended my growing passion for music in their various orchestras and programs. I met my spouse Neon, and we began our lives together as musicians.

I moved to Colorado in 2018 to pursue music education across the front range, and had the privilege to teach in Boulder and Weld county schools. Private teaching has also brought me great joy throughout my career, and I love seeing my students thrive and cultivate their skills during our time together.

I now enjoy a full time career in both string instrument repair and teaching private lessons in Fort Collins.

A person with a curly mohawk, dressed in a floral shirt, brown vest, and brown pants, playing the viola outdoors on a sidewalk in a grassy field during sunset.
A person with a curly mohawk, dressed in a floral shirt, brown vest, and brown pants, playing the viola outdoors on a sidewalk in a grassy field during sunset.

Current Pursuits

In early June 2026, I traveled to Ashland, OH to expand my skill set in bow rehairs with esteemed luthiers Rodney and Kate Mohr.

Continuing education reignited my passion in working with instruments, and I look forward to putting these new skills to work for my community in Colorado.

A person with curly purple hair and tattoos rehairing a violin bow at a wooden table, with various tools and materials around.

My ball python, Nagi, with a 5 stringed violin

A large group of children on stage, seated in rows, playing musical instruments, directed by a conductor wearing a Gandolf-style wizard hat, in a school auditorium with curtains and stage lighting.

Louisville Middle School (Halloween Concert)

A person with a curly, mohawked hairstyle and multiple earrings, wearing a striped shirt, is assessing a violin bow for warping in a workshop with organized tools on a pegboard in the background.

Bow rehairs