About

Helen completed her Bachelor of Music in Violin Performance at the University of Toronto along with a minor in history. She started violin at the age of 9 studying with the concertmaster of the Winnipeg Ballet. At the age of 15 she moved to New York and started studying with esteemed teachers at the Juilliard School and the Manhattan School of Music before returning to Toronto in 2021. She has years of orchestral experience playing in concert halls around North America including Carnegie Hall, Boston Symphony Hall, Chicago Symphony Centre, Roy Thomson Hall, et. al. She has received multiple awards in the Kiwanis and North York Music competitions and believes a solid technical foundation will lead to long-lasting playing and musical enjoyment. She has also been a part of numerous string quartets that has received scholarships and awards to music festivals such as the NYMF and Quartetfest. Since 2024, she has been a part of GRAMMY U, the Recording Academy's membership program for emerging industry professionals and creatives. She believes music is not only vital to a well-rounded education but also a way to expand one’s interests and create a well-rounded person.

Helen believes that no one is too old to pick up an instrument. She teaches lessons to students of all ages as well as in multiple genres. Having a strong technical foundation will enable the student to grow and continue a joyful playing career. She aims to provide students with a strong technical base that will help them to learn and build their own problem solving skills. Whether you’re thinking of playing just for personal enjoyment or for exams, she is happy to accommodate and help you achieve your best results in anything you wish to do. Familiar with Suzuki and RCM violin methods, she is happy to provide guidance on the preparation of the exams and certifications. Feel free to reach out and she is always happy to chat!