
I perform and teach classical double bass in Northern California.
I studied at the New England Conservatory of Music, and have studied privately with Stephen Tramontozzi, Donald Palma, Lawrence Wolfe, Cindy Browne-Rosefield, and Curtis Burris.
I’ve performed both principal and section roles in orchestras across North America and Europe, including performances with Michael Tilson-Thomas, Seiji Ozawa, Joshua Bell, Bobby McFerrin, and Dave Brubeck, and have performed extensive solo and chamber music repertoire. I have coached and managed youth orchestra and chamber music programs, and currently teach in-person and online through Lewis Music Studio.
My double bass is an unlabeled instrument attributed to Lippold ca. 1900-1905. The instrument underwent significant restoration between 2004 and 2019, and the C extension was added in 2022 by Pat McCarthy.