Developed through years of personal and teaching experience, this program’s focus combines conceptual understanding of vibrato use with pragmatic progressive weekly exercises for physical conditioning for vibrato health and longevity.

The first in a four part series, Tuna Observation explores the famous Tone analogy of Dr. Shinichi Suzuki with regards to observational ability.  In the original analogy, depth of tone was described through the depth preference of various aquatic animals including the Water Spider, Hippopotamus, Goldfish and Tuna. 

Second in a four part series, Upgrading Assessment explores effective observation skills through examining psychological assessment of children.  Assessment vs. Judgment in perspective is explored, with emphasis on positive assessment as a place from which to learn.

Tone, Souls and Sound is a comprehensive analysis of historical, philosophical, photographic, and current scientific findings on how sound affects the body of an individual.

This presentation aids in the understanding of a very unmusical topic: TAXES.   Most musicians are unaware and uneducated in just where their hard earned money goes.  With 150 hours of professional tax training, I hope to give a sense of ease and understanding to an otherwise stressful topic.

For those not familiar with Shinichi Suzuki, this short presentation overviews his concepts in education and philosophy overview.

As noted, this presentation is about relationship and communication between the instrumental teacher and the home teacher - the parent.  Effective adult education concepts are addressed along with communication considerations to build a healthy and useful bond.

Ever wonder how much you are helping a person grow into a person?  Teaching Balance may give you a greater understanding.  First presented at the 2007 New Zealand National Suzuki Conference, this comprehensive lecture teaches concepts in maintaining life balance while exploring a few of the Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence Theories with regards to music teaching. 

This presentation focuses developing a greater understanding of specific muscle, tendons, and nerves groups used in playing a musical instrument.  An interactive experiential, participants will explore how the body works to orchestrate motions, stretching with the instrument, conditioning tips and maintaining physical health. 

Ever wonder why nobody looks very similar in their physical approach to the cello?  This presentation is for you!  All Shapes and Sizes is a wonderful exploration of human body proportions with regards to cello set up. 

An extremely successful presentation, Communication, Energy and Learning Styles addresses how people learn through the senses and communicate what they want to say energetically.  Much more than “body language”, for this in depth training session I draw on my four year study of energetic interactions at the Brennan School of Healing in Miami, Florida.