Nathan started playing the violin in 5th grade through the Primary Strings Program at Stafford Primary School. He grew up in West Linn and later Canby. He has a Bachelor of Music in Music Performance from Portland State University where he studied with Carol Sindell, violinist for the Floristan Trio. He also played in both the Metropolitan Youth Symphony and Portland Youth Philharmonic. In addition to teaching private lessons, Nathan enjoys conducting and teaching large ensembles. He has previously taught Elementary Orchestra for the Lake Oswego School District and was the Orchestra Director at Alliance Charter Academy in Oregon City. Currently, Nathan is the Director of the West Linn-Wilsonville Primary Strings Program and the Concert School of Music Chamber Orchestra.
Nathan's Favorite Part of Teaching

“The thing I enjoy most about teaching is the connections we have the privilege of making with our students and their families over the years of being a part of their musical lives.”
A Fun Fact About Nathan

Nathan was inspired to start learning the violin as a kid by his grandmother who played throughout high school and started playing again as an adult. Nathan now teaches and performs on her violin.