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David has been a passionate musician and educator for over 30 years. He started piano at six, moved to clarinet at nine, and found his lifelong instrument, the oboe, at ten. Along the way, he explored a variety of instruments, including bassoon, trumpet, and saxophone, and expanded his expertise to strings, brass, and percussion while earning a Bachelor’s in Music Education from the University of Arizona.

David began his teaching career in 2010 in Tucson, Arizona, building a thriving orchestra program. In 2017, he and his wife Rebecca, also a music educator, moved to Colorado, where he now teaches band and orchestra at Elizabeth Middle School.

As a father of two boys, David finds immense joy in inspiring young musicians and helping them make music a meaningful part of their lives.

Emma is a passionate cellist and dedicated teacher. She began her studies with Carina Voly at the San Diego State University Community Music School and later earned a Bachelor of Music in Cello Performance from San Diego State University in Spring 2024, studying under Yao Zhao and Alex Greenbaum.  

During her undergraduate years, Emma discovered her love for teaching while volunteering at SDSU's Community Music School. She trained with the Suzuki Association of the Americas, mentored by Emily Balderrama, and gained valuable experience assisting with group classes, recitals, and festivals such as the Haussmann Quartet Summer Music Festival.  

Currently pursuing a Graduate Certificate in Suzuki Cello Pedagogy at the University of Denver's Lamont School of Music under Heather Hadley, Emma is committed to continuous growth as an educator. She strives to create personalized lesson plans that cater to each student's unique needs and goals, with full Suzuki certification anticipated by Summer 2026.

With 49 years of experience, I have dedicated my life to teaching and sharing the joy of music. I began playing piano at age six and violin at eight, later earning a position in the first section of the Kern Philharmonic Orchestra during my senior year of high school. Over the years, I have taught private and group lessons in piano, violin, beginning guitar, and ukulele, while also performing on standup bass and fiddle in local bands. Music is a lifelong source of joy and self-expression, and I am passionate about helping others discover and nurture their own musical journey.