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Professional musician with over 20 years experience helping people to get what they want out of playing a musical instrument. I've taught people from 5 to 75, beginners to pros, from sheet music and by ear - everyone welcome! Bands I’ve played with include gypsy-folk quartet Stan’s Magic Foot on violin, wedding covers band Bad Penny on lead guitar, and 1st violin/leader of string…

Performances or recordings with Smith Dobson, Jessica Williams, Larry Vuckovich, Eddie Henderson, Sonny Simmons, Mark Levine, Joe Henderson, Jamie Davis, Marvin Stamm, Kurt Elling and Tootie Heath. Live shows accompanying Bobby Rydell, Dick Contino, Julius LaRosa, Rita Moreno, Anna Maria Alberghetti, Pete Barbutti, Jim Baily, Jerry Vale, Diahann Carroll and Frankie Laine.

17 years of experience as a musician, 10 years as a composer and sound engineer. Professional guitarist and composer in The Scalar Process, Dawohl. Specialized in Metal and Progressive music, with experience in multiple musical styles.

I have taught individual private lessons for five years to students of all ages and skill levels. In addition to my own studio of private students, I am currently helping launch Kansas State University's String Academy- a program for young violinists to attend weekly group classes, rent instruments free of charge, and learn foundational technique and repertoire.

My name’s Sawyer! Welcome to my page! It’s great to have you checking into lessons. If you’re new to lessons or have been practicing music for a long time, I’d love to help you progress on your musical journey. I want to teach you because I know the value of finding an instructor who “gets you” and can work with you to help you reach your goals.

Ryan is an experienced multi-instrumentalist and music teacher with over 15 years of experience, both online and in person. He studied at the California Institute of the Arts (CalArts), where he earned a BFA in Music Composition. At CalArts, Ryan explored experimental approaches to performance, pushing the boundaries of how instruments are "meant" to be played.

Hi, I'm Krishna - a violinist/composer (and data scientist) from South Africa! I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics and Computer Science as well as a Minor in Music from Temple University, Philadelphia, USA (graduated: December 2022). At Temple University, I was a Dean's Scholarship recipient and a member of the university's Honors Program.

I began my musical journey at the age of 8, studying violin, adding piano at age 16 and performing vocally from the age of 8. I have participated in orchestras from ages 13-18, choirs from the ages of 6-present. I was a soprano soloist in the Youth for Understanding Chorale's tour to South America and Europe, recording as a soloist at Hill Auditorium in Ann Arbor Michigan.

Born into a family of musicians in 2002, cellist Danielle Akta made her solo debut at age eleven with the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, quickly garnering international attention. She has since performed in leading venues worldwide, including Carnegie Hall, Chicago Symphony Hall, the Barbican Centre, Teatro Colón, and the Boulez Saal.

With over 20 years of teaching and performing experience, I have now joined the online educators force. As an educator I have taught in 4 different countries (Spain, Ireland, UK and Norway) to students of all ages, adapting my methods to the individual needs.