Raelene first started piano lessons at 8 years old, shortly followed after by flute and oboe. Her love for music and teaching grew when she started teaching piano lessons at 13 years old to a neighbor. By the time she graduated high school, she had a studio of twelve wonderful young musicians. Her studio helped her decide that she wanted to be a music teacher, and she graduated with her Bachelors in Music Education and Oboe Performance in 2022 from Ithaca College with highest honors.
Raelene focuses on two main concepts in her lessons: having fun and being well-rounded. She works with her students and their families to come up with goals that motivate the students and incorporate their interests. Students will learn how to play their favorite songs, alongside classic repertoire, technique, some music theory, culture and history.