Originally from Chicago, Christina started flute and piano lessons at the age of 7. She received her Bachelor of Music from Arizona State and received a Masters of Music from New England Conservatory in Boston Massachusetts. After graduating from New England Conservatory she played with the Boston Philharmonic and in various small ensembles in the Boston area. She then returned to Az and has built a large flute and piano studio in the Scottsdale – Phoenix area. Recently, she has played principal flute with the Scottsdale Arts Orchestra and in 2010 had a solo performance with the orchestra. Christina has been teaching for over 25 years and loves to create a teaching environment centered around each students needs and personality. She is proud of her many students accomplishments that have included winner in the international Protege competition, participation in Regionals and Allstate, and 1st place in the Arizona Flute Society competition.