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Naomi fell in love with the cello at a young age after watching a performance by a string quartet; however, she did not begin taking cello lessons until she was 14, when it was discovered that she had a natural talent for the instrument. She was asked to join the high school orchestra soon after. During this time, she enjoyed the camaraderie of playing in an ensemble with other young musicians and performed in several competitions.

​Naomi continued her musical studies at Anderson University in Anderson, SC, where she earned her bachelor's degree in music performance. While in school, she was a member of several ensembles and chamber music groups, as well as the Anderson Symphony Orchestra and the Toccoa Symphony in Toccoa, Georgia. Her string quartet performed at many local weddings and fundraisers as well as school events. Naomi taught cello to several private students while in the Upstate, both at the University and through a local studio. Naomi recently moved to the Charleston area and plans to continue teaching private music lessons, as well as playing cello professionally, while pursuing a master’s degree at the College of Charleston.

Naomi's Teaching Style:

"I love sharing my passion for music and helping students realize their potential. I also believe that learning music should be enjoyable and while it teaches helpful life skills such as discipline, patience, and responsibility, music can also create a necessary outlet for artistic expression. My teaching style is fun, understanding, and personalized. One of the benefits of private music lessons is that a student can learn an instrument at their own pace and focus on whichever areas they may want to improve. Some students look for assistance with theory and building a good musical foundation, while others may want to focus on enhancing their creativity or certain other skills. It is also important to create an engaging learning environment where students are comfortable with making mistakes and receiving constructive criticism to improve their musicianship. Regardless of a student’s level of knowledge, I am willing to meet them where they are and help them succeed in reaching their musical goals."