Hi there! So, this is my official first blog post. Writing blogs allows me to reflect and recollect my thoughts - so here it goes. First,...

I’m not going to lie…please don’t hate on Delécluse. Haha, he clearly knows what he’s doing and it tickles my brain every time I learn one of his etudes because it’s like a puzzle piece to me. Like…everything actually makes sense if you sit with it long enough. I literally just got done practicing Delécluse no. 11. It is very fresh and new to me. I’ve gotten so used to his style of playing that I know exactly what to do. Or at least I know where to go. But it feels so good to

So… it’s 11 PM, and I’m at home watching funny YouTube videos: unwinding, minding my business, vibing. At some point, I fall asleep. Just out. Then, not long after, I randomly wake up to music playing, and I’m like… wait. What is this? Why does it sound familiar? And why are my ears lowkey clenching to it? Like seriously, this sounds sooo good. All of a sudden, the vibe shifts from chaotic, carefree entertainment to something serious, solemn, and heart-wrenching. And of cour

a year of growth, music, and self-discovery (Piece suggestion while reading this: click play to listen!) Happy holiday season, everyone! It’s been a joyride this year, and I definitely want to take time to reflect on the many moments 2025 has brought me and what I’m looking forward to in 2026. This year was mind-blowing, both professionally and personally. Moving cities again, starting my performance diploma at SMU, cutting my hair, performing with a pro orchestra for the fir

Something I wanted to reflect on is how I am approaching rest these days. I've never been taught how to properly "rest," and I’m realizing that it looks different for everyone. For many years, I thought resting meant mainly sleeping or simply “doing nothing”—mindless activities like scrolling. But since I’ve been on winter break and things have slowed down, I’m starting to learn how to slow down properly to prevent burnout, which has always been my main goal as a musician. Fo

Hi Everyone! I’m REALLY excited to start sharing more with y’all. I’ll be posting new blogs every month, and if you’d like to stay updated, sign up for my monthly newsletter. It’ll include teasers for the blog, updates, events, resources, and more! Since October was Mental Illness Awareness Month, I thought this would be the perfect time to talk about mental health—especially for classical musicians. In our field, we often hear that practicing a certain number of hours is the