I find great joy in music, and I’m motivated both by the success of my current and former students and by the opportunity to share my passion for it. As Chef Gusteau said, “Anyone can cook.” In the same way, I believe anyone can take part in music—whether listening, performing, or creating. I’m deeply inspired by the teachers who pushed me to grow as both a musician and a person, and I strive to be that same kind of example for my own students in every aspect of life.