cellist • teacher • conductor

Welcome.

Playing a musical instrument is about more than learning notes or how to hold a bow. Music has a powerful effect on your brain’s wiring, your mental health, and how you connect with the world. When you learn to play an instrument, you are learning about intonation, coordination, musicianship, creativity and teamwork.

The cello is the instrument that most closely resembles the human voice. It has a four-octave range that gives you so much to explore. Anyone can learn to play this beautiful instrument – from young children to seniors.

I provide private cello lessons for both children and adults, from beginner to advanced. Currently, I am offering lessons at my Toronto studio at Remenyi House of Music or online.

Take a look at my teaching philosophy and what my students and colleagues have said about my playing and my approach to working with my students. If you are interested, I invite you to contact me to talk about how we might make music together.

Learn from a professional cellist.

Along with teaching cello, I am an active professional musician and have conducted many ensembles.

I am currently the Principal Cellist of the Kingston Symphony, and have been a member of the Canadian Opera Company Orchestra for several recent projects. I have also performed with the National Arts Centre Orchestra and as part of several smaller ensembles.

As the founder of the Isabel String Quartet, I have had the privilege to work with some amazing musicians and composers, including Joe Johnson, Joel Quarrington and Sadaf Amini. 

I was an associate professor at Queen’s University for over 20 years, and conducted the Queen’s University Orchestra for 3 years.

Conducting and coaching: Learn more about my conducting and coaching services for chamber ensembles and quartets