Out-of-Band Interests

A meaningful part of my life takes place away from the (computer) keyboard and closer to the (piano) keyboard. Music has long been one of my constants — I play violin, piano, guitar, and harp — sometimes just for fun and sometimes professionally. You can find a few candid videos on my personal YouTube channel, or see me perform with Joyful Sound of Music on our YouTube channel. In my free time, I also give music lessons at Joy Music Studio, where I enjoy working with students of all ages — from the young to the young at heart.

I'm drawn to reading and deep conversation on many topics, with a recent pull toward philosophy, psychiatry, and classic Russian literature. I also love touching grass, especially with the four-pawed members of my extended family.