A native of Boston, Massachusetts, Christine began playing the violin at the age of eight years. Her private instructors included violinists with the Boston Pops and Boston Symphony orchestras. She has played with several orchestras including the Greater Boston Youth Symphony, the Longwood Symphony of Boston , the Brazosport Symphony, and the Lake Charles Symphony. She also spent several summers studying and playing chamber music at the Apple Hill Center for Chamber Music in Nelson, NH. Currently, she works as a music therapist at the Shriners Hospital for Children in Galveston , serves as principal second violinist with the Galveston Symphony, and freelances in the Galveston area. Christine is a regular guest violinist for GIAA weddings and special events. This past year she began playing the electric violin to explore other musical genres such as rock, blues, and jazz improvisation.

Christine accepts students of all ages and teaches traditional method of violin playing. She also provides students with learning experiences in music improvisation and duet playing.

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