Ms. Alanah

Alanah aims to inspire and support her Viola, Violin, and Piano students on their unique musical journeys. With a supportive student-centered approach, Alanah encourages students to think outside the box and learn all types of music while simultaneously developing technique and a beautiful tone. She enjoys arranging popular music for violin and viola so that students can learn to play their favorite songs and stay engaged in lessons. With over five years of teaching experience, Alanah enjoys teaching students of all ages, levels, and backgrounds. No two students are the same and Alanah aims to tailor lessons to each individual student to fit their unique goals and motivations.

Alanah is a proud graduate of the University of Maryland, where she received a bachelor's degree in Viola Performance under the instruction of Katherine Murdock. Prior to her time at UMD, she was a student at the Baltimore School for the Arts and the Peabody Preparatory where she studied with members of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. In addition to her primary studies, she has furthered her leadership skills as a Counselor at Apple Hill Center for Chamber Music. Her orchestral skills were refined at the Interlochen Center for the Arts and Eastern Music Festival. Alanah’s primary teachers include Katherine Murdock, Karin Brown, and Susan Dapkunas. She received her certification in Suzuki Violin Book 1 from Ronda Cole and David Strom at the Greater Washington Suzuki Institute.