About

Tuning in Fifths is a space for amateur violinists and violists and adult learners who want to connect with a musical community, and grow as musicians. Whether you’re returning after years away, beginning as an adult, or curious about Baroque style and historically informed performance, this is a place to find encouragement, practical guidance, and community.

Music-making is a lifelong journey open to anyone with curiosity, persistence, and a love of music.

My Story

I Like many of you, music is an important part of my life, but I haven’t always considered myself to be a musician or a violinist. I started playing the violin as a child, but life eventually led me to put it down for more than 15 years.

When I returned to lessons as an adult, I felt extremely rusty as a violinist, but excited to bring music into my life again. What began as just picking my violin up again grew into a central part of my life: lessons, orchestral playing, chamber music, and an exploration of Baroque style and historically informed performance.

Today, I’m an amateur violinist and violist who has found joy in growing as a musician and joining a large community of fellow amateurs.

What You’ll Find Here

On Tuning in Fifths, I share resources, reflections, and strategies to help you grow musically, balance practice alongside daily life, and find deeper engagement in your musical community. You’ll find:

• Practice & Motivation – strategies, reflections, and encouragement to stay consistent and inspired
• Repertoire & Resources – guides for discovering music that’s approachable and rewarding
• Baroque & Beyond – beginner-friendly introductions to Baroque technique, instruments, and historically informed performance
• Gear & Setup – approachable reviews and advice on instruments, bows, strings, setup, rosin, and more
• Ensemble & Community – tips for finding ensembles, workshops, and festivals to play with others
• Violin to Viola – helpful strategies and resources for violinists adding viola as a second instrument or making a full transition