During my time in Charlotte I've had the great luck to build an awesome studio of students. Last year, I had just 3 students, which was fine since I had a lot on my plate. My studio EXPLODED this year to 15 students and me teaching at 3 different colleges in the area. I'm finding teaching to be very rewarding! I'm constantly having to think about why I do what I do (harp technique-wise) and explain it. It is challenging, sometimes exhausting, but ultimately, makes my hear

I never expected to end up in Charlotte. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE it now, but as a northerner, I never expected to end up south of DC. Imagine my surprise when I reconnect with a lovely couple who have known me since before birth, in Charlotte, of all places! Frank and Mary Ann Archer worked closely with my parents at the Met Opera in New York. So close, in fact, that Mary Ann and my parents carpooled into work together. I even when to high school with their daughter (wh

Wedding season here in Charlotte starts early and ends late, usually April-October for me. Must be because of the beautiful weather! Either way, its always good to get started, its gonna be a long season for me! From now until the time I leave for Colorado, every Saturday is filled with weddings, except for the weekends I'll be in PARIS (true vacation and I'm so excited!). I've never played at The Vineyard in Gastonia, but it was a beautiful room that works perfectly for s