my story

Mary began studying the piano at a very young age, not because she or her parents had any lofty goals of her being a prodigy, but because her older sister was taking lessons. As long as little sister had to tag along, she wanted to participate. Violin entered the picture around age eight, and after a brief detour on the clarinet, it eventually stuck.

Through each and every performance, rehearsal, lesson, and masterclass, Mary values connection above all else. It is her strong belief that music cannot exist in a vacuum. Connection must exist between teacher and student and from composer to performer to audience. That is what makes music, art, and life worthwhile.