About Me
I was born in Houston, TX and began my violin studies at the age of five.
My earliest performance memory is of playing "Mississippi Stop-Stop" for my
preschool class. As a very young child I didn't always keep a perfect practice record,
but I did develop a deep love for the instrument, and a sense of pride in
my ability.
In 1999 I enrolled at Houston Baptist University, to earn a Bachelor of Music in violin performance.
While in college I performed with various groups, and taught privately part
time. During this time, I discovered that sharing the gift of music with children and adults was
exceedingly rewarding.
By the time I graduated in 2003, I was ready to begin building a full-time
teaching studio, with the intention of performing part time. Today I have achieved this goal
by balancing freelance performances with a lesson program that includes private lessons, recitals, and group activities.
I work to constantly become a better teacher by continuing my own studies, attending annual pedagogy courses,
and gleaning knowlege from fellow teachers. It is my desire to
offer as many opportunities as possible for my students to grow and express themselves.
~Christina