Learn from Great Strings Teachers

Fazal “Foz Rock” Syed: Foz has been playing and teaching guitar and bass for the past 30 plus years. Self taught and naturally gifted he has been in many different bands and also toured and performed live over the past 30 years. During this time he was part of a band named REHAB and toured nationally between 2002-2012 often averaging 250-300 shows per year.

Hello, my Name is NsikakAbasi, a Nigerian, and I am thrilled to welcome you to my profile. I am a passionate and ambitious musician with a First Class Honours degree in Music from the University of Uyo, Nigeria. Over the years, I have cultivated a deep understanding of music and honed my craft as a pianist, and music tutor in various esteemed organizations.

As a professional classically-trained violinist with over 20 years of playing experience, I frequently play violin and viola in music theater and orchestra performances in the Spokane, WA / Coeur d'Alene, ID area. Most recently I performed in Waymaker Arts' new musical "Pride v. Prejudice" (performed at a church in Post Falls, ID, Jul.-Aug.

Rachel Leader (she/her) is violin/fiddle and clawhammer banjo teacher and performing artist based in Western Massachusetts. Initially trained in classical violin through the Suzuki method, Rachel has expanded her expertise to traditional genres including folk, old-time, country, Cajun, bluegrass, klezmer, Greek, and Balkan music.

I am a BA Music student at the University of York, where I am currently working towards my Diploma in Violin and Grade 8 in Piano. I have had experience with one - to - one tuiton, as well as group tuition. I have taught a wide range of ages from 3 years old to adults and am very adaptable fit each students needs and abilities.

Leo is a violist pursuing a five-year BM/MME degree at the renowned Johns Hopkins University Peabody Institute, with a focus on performance and music education. Majority of his studies in music was as a violinist. Leo switched viola during his high school. He equally played both violin and viola in orchestras during High school.

Lopez writes melodic songs that stay with you long after the recording has finished. That doesn’t happen every day. It’s one of those criticisms that pops up every time we compare Pop Music to Jazz. Surprisingly, for a debut album, Lopez’ debut belongs on this year’s top ten list.” Cadence Magazine Jeff was born and raised in New York City, He has been playing bass for 40 years…

I have over 10 years of successful experience as a violin teacher, guiding students of all ages and skill levels. My teaching philosophy centers on fostering a love for music while developing technical proficiency and creativity. I have designed engaging lesson plans that cater to individual learning styles, ensuring that each student progresses at their own pace.

Merlyn Kelly is a professional bassist from Los Angeles, now based in Tokyo, with extensive international touring and recording experience. Skilled in electric, upright, and synth bass, he has performed in over 30 countries across genres including pop, rock, hip-hop, jazz, and more.

I’m Makiba, a professional violinist and graduate student at USC. I hold a Master of Music in Violin Performance from UCLA and a Bachelor of Music in Violin Performance from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. I have extensive solo and orchestral performance experience and regularly perform throughout Los Angeles.