Education
Converse University | Spartanburg, SC | Class of 2025
Bachelor of Music with a Music Therapy Degree and Psychology Minor
Applied Viola Study: Courtney LeBauer, Ph.D.
Music Therapy Practicum Supervision: Carol Shultis, Ph.D., MT-BC and Liz Eggerding, Ph.D., MT-BC
Fine Arts Center | Greenville, SC | Class of 2021
Chamber Music: Viola
Coaching: John Ravnan and Jennifer John
Wade Hampton High School | Greenville, SC | Class of 2021
Clinical Experience: Music Therapy Practicum
New Day Clubhouse | Spartanburg, SC | February - May 2025
Weekly, 1-hour group sessions with adults with severe and persistent mental illness.
Practicum Supervisor: Liz Eggerding, Ph.D., MT-BC
Meyer Center for Special Children | Greenville, SC | October - December 2024
Weekly, 30-minute sessions with six groups of clients, including co-treatment groups with occupational and speech therapy, individual co-treatment with physical therapy, and classroom groups.
Practicum Supervisor: Bridget Brennan, MT-BC
Mountainview Nursing Home | Spartanburg, SC | February - May 2024
Weekly, 1-hour group sessions with nursing home residents.
Practicum Supervisor: Carol Shultis, Ph.D., MT-BC
District 6 Child Development Center | Spartanburg, SC | September - November 2023
Weekly, 30-minute group music therapy sessions with two special education preschool classes.
Practicum Supervisor: Liz Eggerding, Ph.D., MT-BC
Experience
Piano Central Studios | Greenville, SC | June 2025 - Present
Interim Guitar and Ukulele Instructor
Episcopal Church of the Advent | Spartanburg, SC
Alto Section Leader | November 2022 - Present
Children’s Choir Assistant | September 2023 - May 2025
Converse Symphony Orchestra | Spartanburg, SC
Principal Violist | September 2022 - May 2025
Violist | September 2021 - May 2022
Sportsclub Kids Day Camp | Greenville, SC | June - July 2024 & June - July 2023
Summer Camp Counselor
Created a fun and safe environment. Organized and led activities including sports, crafts, and games.
Rising 3rd and 4th grade groups (2023 and 2024, respectively).
Musicians Helping Others | Spartanburg, SC | September 2022 - May 2024
Student Organization Officer
Elected secretary of music therapy affiliated organization at Converse University.
Honors
Pi Kappa Lambda Award | 2025
This award is given to the graduating music student at Converse University with the highest GPA.
Presser Scholar Award | 2025
The Petrie School of Music grants this award to one senior music student per year who has achieved a high level of musical and academic excellence, demonstrated leadership and service, and contributed to an inclusive community.
Pi Kappa Lambda Inductee | 2024
Pi Kappa Lambda is a national music honor society composed of professional musicians and elected students. The Rho Chapter elects one junior music student per year from the Petrie School of Music.