ABOUT THe ARTIST
As a longtime professional violinist and session musician, I’ve contributed to recordings and performances for just about every genre and occasion. No matter where I am or what I’m playing, I always bring depth, versatility, and joy to every project. More importantly, I love collaborating with performers and creatives from all walks of life.
A “typical” day for me could involve playing for a celebrity wedding in Beverly Hills; teaching violin to students or coaching ensembles at a local elementary school; sitting in with a regional orchestra for a theater performance; or providing live strings for a major-label touring artist at a large venue or festival like Coachella.
Although I was born in Los Angeles, I grew up near Chicago, where I studied music and played in orchestras all throughout my childhood and teen years. I went on to complete my Bachelor of Music degree in Violin Performance from Northwestern University and continued my post-grad journey as a freelance violinist in Seattle, Washington.
As a full-time musician throughout the 1990s and early 2000s, I worked steadily in the studio on film soundtracks, TV commercials, and video games. But living in Seattle during its post-grunge era also introduced me to the incredible rock bands, producers, and songwriters who would inspire me to expand my scope of work well beyond classical symphonies and atmospheric scores.
Today, as a proud Angeleno for over 11 years, I’m busy and thriving as an independent contractor with an eclectic professional network on stage and in the studio.
I’ve enjoyed performing with a wide range of touring artists such as Michael Bublé, Cat Power, Cold War Kids, Perry Farrell, Ariana Grande, Josh Groban, IL Volo, Moody Blues, Smokey Robinson, Rod Stewart, Tomberlin, Troye Sivan, and Kamasi Washington.
I can also be heard on several recordings with artists including (but not limited to) Band of Horses, Cold War Kids, Kendrick Lamar, Sleater-Kinney, Kamasi Washington, and The Wedding Present. In addition to cultivating an ever-growing roster of private students in the LA metro area, I’ve continued playing on soundtracks for film and commercials. Recent TV appearances include Ellen, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, and The Today Show. Beginning in 2024, I will split my time between Los Angeles and Los Cabos.
