Patricia has taught violin lessons and viola lessons for the past 25 years to students age 4 and up. At Rowan University, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education.   She has performed with Bridgeton Symphony, Rowan University Orchestra, Lansing Symphony in Michigan and performed with the Goodnight string quartet.   Patricia has studied with Bertram Greenspan-Rowan University, I-Fu Wang-Michigan State University and Nancy Jan-Bay-Atlantic Symphony.  Currently, she plays violin with the Philharmonic of Southern New Jersey.

Her teaching methods include traditional and Suzuki technique with an emphasis on music theory.  Very young students benefit from Suzuki technique using activities and games to foster learning.  Lessons include classical as well as popular music and are tailored to the need of the individual student.  She instills a strong foundation in string technique and music reading which enables students to progress quickly and have fun.  Patricia enjoys sharing her knowledge with students and hopes to cultivate a life-long enjoyment and appreciation of music.