Leaving Berklee College of Music after 10 years

It is with a heavy heart that I announce publicly my difficult decision to stop teaching at Berklee College of Music at the end of this school year/semester. I have been honored to be Associate Professor here since Fall of 2012, where I’ve worked intensely with 63 private students over the past 10 years, as well as many more in ensembles. Alas, evolving priorities have instigated an attempt to shift my work/life balance, as I am consistently thwarted by the fact that there are only 24 hours in a day ... This felt like the right moment to create some space in my life for whatever may come in the next 10 years. Although, it's likely just a mid-life crisis ... I'm turning 40 this month ... !?

Berklee is the most progressive and diverse String Department in the world - this semester, alone, I worked with cello students from Brazil, America, Spain as well as a singing fiddle player, a Taiwanese erhu player, and a Puerto Rican quatro player. I’m really going to miss this unique environment where I can work with students from such a wide array of cultures, backgrounds and interests.

I want to thank Melissa Howe for having the faith to hire me 10 years ago, and Dr. David Wallace for being such a caring and thoughtful Chair for students and faculty, alike.

Yesterday was my last day of obligations, listening to students’ final proficiency performances, but I look forward to getting to come back and visit again in the future! As long as someone can let me into the building, that is ...!