About Me
Mission, Philosophy & Values
My name is Sean (he/him), and I'm a fiddler, violinist, violist, pianist, educator, and composer based in central Ohio. I graduated Summa Cum Laude from Miami University in December 2023, with degrees in Music Education (Instrumental) and Violin Performance. I speak English & French, am currently learning Korean, and have a passion for a wide variety of musical genres.
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I firmly believe that any person can succeed in music, given the right tools and strategies. I strive to offer the best possible music education that I can, and am always seeking ways to improve.
My studio is a Safe Space. As a member of both the neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ communities, I know how difficult it can be to find your place in the musical world. I take care to make my classroom a place where nobody has to mask or hide.
I have a multi-faceted approach to teaching music that blends the Alexander Technique & the Suzuki, Dalcroze, and Kodály methods. I also make an effort to make students feel welcome in my classroom via Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) & Mindfulness. Learn more by clicking on the buttons below!​
My Experience
Who I've Studied With
Fun Facts
Dr. Nancy Dahn (current)
Dr. Harvey Thurmer (2019-2023)
Joanna Frankel (2022)
Natalie MacMaster (2016; workshop)
Mary-Jean Petrucci (2015-2019)
Martin Hayes (2013; workshop)
Franklin "Sandy" Jones (2010-2015)
Deborah Clarke-Colón (2008-2010)
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My hobbies include gaming, lifting, running, composing, and craft coffee-making
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My favorite movie is the Netflix original Nimona
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My favorite YouTubers are KallmeKris, MrBallen, and Layze
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My (current) favorite food is apple walnut salad
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I love to hike & canoe
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As a child, I wanted to be an astronaut or engineer for NASA
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If I had to pick a different primary than the violin, I'd choose the oboe
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I have two dogs, Drúcht and Roisín
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All of my instruments have names!