Trained as a professional violinist, teacher and orchestra conductor, I have had many wonderful experiences playing with other musicians and sharing my expertise with children and adults. I am influenced by my Irish/Scottish heritage, French impressionistic music and the folk elements of Aaron Copland. I have explored all of this music on my violin, which is my primary instrument followed by mandolin, piano and guitar. In the last 12 years, I have been compelled to write down, with musical composition, the melodies that I hear inside of my mind into a medium where I can hear the music outside of myself. It is the outcome of this musical process that I want to share with you, the audience. In my work, you will hear my fascination with layers and textures. I enjoy combining folk instruments with classical instruments to create unique sounds. That is who I am as an artist, whether it is expressed in a 32 instrument composition or an HO scale model train set. Thank you for visiting my website!