What do you love most about what you do?

I love making music in so many different ways. I love the violin and I enjoy practicing. Conducting has always been a great dream of mine. I feel very fortunate that I am able to do it in Charleston. I love that through music we can express so many emotions. What makes me even more happy is that through music we can connect to our listeners on a deeper level. 

How do you unwind or de-stress?

I love to watch a good show on Netflix and an occasional glass of wine. Does not happen often, but getting out to walk on the beach is a great de-stresser. Spending time with friends is a great too. I love people and spending time with good company is always fun and relaxing.

What is your favorite place in Charleston?

I have so many. Charleston has so much to offer. I love the beaches, the battery, waterfront park. During the holidays I love to visit Charleston Place because their holiday display is so beautiful and my kids love the trains

Coffee fuels our morning events. If you’re a coffee drinker, what’s your go-to order?

I am a big coffee drinker. I drink a lot of coffee during the day and I love my new Nespresso Vertuo machine. My favorite is a cortado with oat milk.

Who or what gives you creative inspiration?

I love to listen to the old recordings of the great violinists and conductors. I love the “old- school”. It is so inspiring to hear violinists David Oistrakh and Isaac Stern. I look up to my teachers and would often remember and think about their comments about various ways of practicing and playing. 

Do you have a hidden talent?

I am really good with puns. 

Tell us about your proudest moment or accomplishment.

Most recently, I had to step in and conduct a masterworks on a few hours of notice. The conductor was sick and I was asked to step in. It went so well and it pushed my conducting and music making to a much higher level. Overall, this was an incredible experience and something a learned so much from. 

How do you start your day?

Coffee and kids!!

Rapid Fire

Morning person or night owl?

Night owl definitely

Summer or winter?  

Spring

Mountains or beach?

Mountains

Pancakes or waffles?

Waffles 

Fiction or non-fiction?

Non-fiction and biographies. Historic facts