Learn from Great Strings Teachers

Former Associate Principal Double Bass at the Royal Scottish National Orchestra 2015 - 2023, and former 2nd Solo Double Bass at the Royal Danish Opera (fixed-term contract). Teaching experience encompasses lecturing double bass at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, working with younger people at Sistema Scotland and private tutions of all ages.

Stefania Maccaferri comes from an Italian tradition of musicians starting Violin at age of 6 with her father. She obtains her official degrees in Valencia, Spain and in Royal Conservatory of Brussels, Belgium. She used to perform in Orchestras like: Valencia University's Philharmonic, "Reino de Aragon" Orchestra and Chamber Orchestra of Valencia.

Tara Shupe was raised playing traditional American Fiddle Music and Bluegrass. She began playing festival stages at 6 years old and toured the US and Europe playing mandolin and singing with the award winning youth bluegrass band String Fever starting in her teens, taking the stages of Telluride, Rockygrass, La Roche Festival in France, GreyFox, IBMA, and more.

Hi! My name is Laura Ellison. I am a professional violinist with 20+ years of experience teaching students of all ages and levels. I have a Bachelor Degree and a Master Degree in Violin Performance from The Catholic University of America in Washington, DC where I studied with Robert Gerle.

Hi! I’m Jes Sheets, a viola player and music therapy major at the University of Iowa. I’ve been playing for over eight years and currently study viola at the collegiate level. I’m passionate about making music fun, accessible, and confidence-building for students of all ages.

I am a professional violist and I also teach violin and viola students from the age of 6- 18. I have Suzuki and Traditional Method training. I am very interested in guiding interested violinist/violist on an enjoyable journey to learning the necessary technique and repertoire .

Brynn is an experienced violinist with a Bachelor's of Music in Violin Performance from Youngstown State University. She has studied under the guidance of Dr. Joseph Kromholz. She has been playing the violin for 13 years. She is classically trained but has experience performing other genres.

I have played music professionally for over 20 years in a host of bands, ensembles, studios, etc.. Currently, I reside just outside Nashville, Tennessee teaching, writing and recording music every day. Over the past several years, I have toured the world with country artist Drake White playing clubs, theaters, stadiums headlining and playing direct support for Zac Brown Band,…

Demian Arriaga is a drummer and percussionist with over two decades of experience performing, recording, and teaching around the world. His unique energy and rhythm-forward approach have taken him to stages and studios with artists such as Miley Cyrus, Weezer, Lisa, The Jonas Brothers, Carly Rae Jepsen, Tori Kelly, Orianthi, and Streetlight Manifesto, among many others.

Born in Armenia (1960) I am a professional violinist and educator with an extensive international career as a soloist, chamber musician, orchestral leader, and conservatory professor. I began my concert career at the age of 11, performing as a soloist and as a member of the Fortepiano Trio in Moscow, Saint Petersburg, various Soviet republics, and across Europe.