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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…

I have always had a passion for music, and I have been lucky enough to have traveled the world playing my violin. During my career, I have never stopped teaching. I have been taught by the best, and I believe that I am qualified to teach what I have learned to others. I have taught students from ages 5-88, no kidding, in the US and in Europe as well.

I'm a member of the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra and an active chamber musician and performer. I believe that musicianship and teaching are best with a generalist approach focused on conceptual understanding, rather than with a hyper-specialized approach focused on small detail, which is part of why I have both Master’s Degree in Cello Performance from Rice University, and…

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.

My name is Wes and I have been playing the violin and viola for 15 years. I have played in countless string quartets and quintets, recitals, and concerts! I teach anyone who wants to learn these instruments from a beginner level to intermediate.

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Jiawei began his violin studies with renowned violinist Chai Liang at the age of 10. During the eight year of studying with Chai Liang, he has entered and won violin competitions in China. Jiawei is alumni of the Central Conservatory Preparatory School in Beijing.

What started as a childhood fascination with the guitar grew into a lifelong pursuit of music. I picked up the bass in middle school and high school, but it wasn't until I found myself living in New York City that I began seriously studying and performing on the instrument — diving deep into jazz, blues, and funk and never looking back.

Clare has years of experience as a musician after beginning violin at age 8, and piano at age 9. She was awarded a full scholarship at the University of Tasmania after being accepted into the Prelude Program, which allowed her to begin her Bachelor of Music whilst concurrently completing her final year at school.

Kamilo is a passionate musician and multi-instrumentalist with over 21 years of experience in the music industry. His musical journey began at age of 6, focusing on vocal technique, and at 11, when he discovered his love for the electric bass.