Learn from Great Strings Teachers

Hello! My name is Eric Eaton and I am a professional cellist living in Brooklyn NY. I started playing cello at the age of 10 and instantly fell in love with the world of music. From an early age I was taught to love and appreciate music from all over the world and that has been something I'm very passionate about passing on to my students.

My name is Tommy Marolda and I am a Grammy Awarded songwriter-music producer. I love teaching anything that has to do with music. I am passionate about passing my musical knowledge on to those who desire to learn an instrument, singing, songwriting, and recording. From beginners to advanced I am patient and respect the needs of all my students.

Whether you are beginning your musical journey or refining your artistry, I will help you grow with confidence and joy. My approach combines clear technical foundations with effective and enjoyable methods for overcoming challenges, while fostering expressive and creative development, helping every musician discover their own unique voice.

I started my violin lesson at age 5 and I was so fortunate because my violin teacher lived just next door so he was constantly monitoring my practice whenever he’s home, and I had lessons almost every other day! I made my first public solo performance at age 8 in Shanghai, China and I began to teach my own violin student at age 14.

I'm a NYC-based guitarist, multi-instrumentalist, and music educator with over 15 years of professional performing and teaching experience. My work spans jazz, rock, pop, blues, musical theater, and Celtic traditions — and that versatility is something I bring directly into every lesson.

Originally from upstate New York, Ruben McFarlane is a violist, string pedagogue, and arts administrator currently living in the Boston area. He holds Bachelor Degrees with Summa Cum Laude honors in Viola Performance and Music Education from Penn State University, and a Master Degree in Viola Performance from The Catholic University of America.

Experienced Music Teacher - Portuguese and Spanish Lessons. Hello! My name is Marcos Duprá, and I have been a music teacher for over 25 years. I specialize in teaching various instruments, including acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bass guitar, cavaquinho, viola caipira, and keyboard. My lessons are tailored to meet the needs of students who speak Portuguese and Spanish.

I have been teaching guitar for over 15 years. I started teaching when I was in college, teaching my friends around the dorms. I grew up playing in bands as soon as I picked up the guitar. That's why I love teaching. I remember how good it felt to learn an instrument when I was a teenager.

As a multi-instrumentalist and graduate of Berklee College of Music, I am passionate about sharing my expertise in songwriting, classical and contemporary performance, and music theory with others. I'm a working musician currently based in Atlanta, GA, and I have over 15 years of musical experience - ranging from performing as a violist in classical orchestras, to working as a…

Hello! I'm Anderson Lacerda, a professional violinist with over 20 years of experience teaching and performing in Brazil, Argentina, and the United States. I hold an Artist Diploma from Duquesne University and have performed with leading orchestras including the Pittsburgh Opera Orchestra, Pittsburgh Ballet Orchestra, Erie Philharmonic, Wheeling Symphony Orchestra, Youngstown…