Emma began playing the violin at ten years old followed soon after by viola, cello, piano, and voice. She then started composing classical music at eleven.
She has studied voice with Laura Nolen, Rochelle Gallup-Walter, and Ginger Allen; violin and viola with Basil Vendrys, Lydia Sviatslovskaya, and Dr Emily Ondracek-Peterson; and cello with Olga Orgranovitch.
She has been studying music theory and composition, at the collegiate level, for the past 6 years with Dr. C. Howard Treibitz. She intends to pursue a career in music composition for film.
Emma believes music theory is an essential skill for musicians and she loves to teach it in a fun and uncomplicated way.
Performing pieces authentically and with proper technique are two of the most important traits of a great musician. Emma focuses on teaching this in a number of ways, including encouraging students to learn the history of the music they wish to learn.
Students can expect critiques and positive affirmations as they build their skills and repertoire.
Email Emma:emma@castlerockmusic.com