Wydown Middle School

I am originally from Sao Paulo – Brazil. I initiated my violin studies through the Method Jaffe of Strings in 1999, playing in a group setting, much alike the one in Clayton's 5th grade class. After a few years of instruction I became a member of the String Orchestra Acorde para as Cordas of Sao Paulo, which performed about 25 concerts a year. That was such a fun time in my life! My passion for music grew year by year, opening new doors of opportunity. I became a member of the Camerata Sao Paulo, a professional String Ensemble, performing classical, jazz, and pop music in a number of different States of Brazil.

In 2004, I became part of the staff with the Jaffe Strings Method in Sao Paulo, teaching violin, viola, cello, and double bass in a string orchestra setting for over two years.

In 2006 I moved to the United States to study under the Arianna String Quartet. Since then, I have graduated with a Bachelor's of Arts in violin performance from the University of Missouri-St Louis, and a Master’s Degree in violin performance and Suzuki Method Certification from Southern Illinois University – SIUE. Upon my graduation from UMSL, I became the Music Director for the Music Immersion Program at the Saint Louis Language Immersion Schools, developing an after school program for their French School. The program offered private lessons for strings, a beginner Orchestra, and a Violin Choir for advanced students. For the past 6 years, I have built a large Suzuki Studio in South County and most recently in Clayton, MO.  This is my 5th year teaching in the Clayton Schools and I am beyond excited about this group!!!

 

Teaching is my greatest passion and my daily goal is to inspire my students to dream big and to achieve their fullest potential.