Growing up in a musical household —my parents, aunts, cousins, and brother are all musicians—music was the language of our home. From the outset, music was two things:

1. a source of joy and community

2. a form of communication that transcends age and experience

Music has given me a way to express my innermost emotions and share in something deeply human with others. That same sense of wonder is what I hope to pass on to my students.

In my work with young musicians, I have seen how naturally the emotional experience of music arises—how instinctively students connect to sound, movement, and expression. It is remarkable to me how intrinsic this kind of communication is to human nature, especially in children. Whether teaching in a classroom, coaching young chamber ensembles, or engaging audiences in interactive performances, my goal is always the same: to create an environment where students feel excited and empowered to explore, and to share the profound musical joy that has shaped my own life.

VIDEOS FOR CHILDREN!

Learn about consonance and dissonance with the Tobias Quartet (Clara and Oliver Neubauer, Sam Rosenthal, and Sterling Elliott)

Learn about theme and variations with the Tobias Quartet!

Enter into the magical world of the string quartet with the Tobias Quartet!

The string quartet is a team with the Tobias Quartet!

The King, The Cat, and The Fiddle - A whimsical tale about a fiddling cat! Written by Bruce Adolphe, performed by Kristin Lee, Clara Neubauer, Laura Liu, Andrew Byun, Mika Sasaki, and Lizzie Burns at the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center.