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I teach all musical styles-from classical to pop, fiddle, latin, jazz/blues... I have a doctorate and two master's degrees in violin performance. I received my two master's degrees at the Georgia State University (2004) and the Belgrade University of Arts (Serbia-2001). I graduated with doctor's degree from the Florida State University in 2009.

A five-time national fiddle champion, Celeste Johnson has over a decade of teaching experience with folks of all ages and levels, including first-time players, adult learners, and experienced musicians. As a teacher, her mission is to pass on traditional fiddle styles and make them accessible to people of all ages and experience levels.

Hi! I'm Holly and I started playing violin at 14 years old, which is actually kind of late for most string players. I believe you can start playing an instrument at any age though and you're never too old to pick up a new hobby! I was a very serious player and I made progress quickly.

Hi, my name is Nicola and I have been fascinated by music since I was a toddler. My family is very musical and I loved trying out all the instruments around our house! However, it wasn't until I saw my first ballet at five, that I discovered the magic of the harp and knew it was the instrument of my dreams!

Producer/Songwriter/Guitarist/Game Developer Loomis Connell Green is a studied Jazz guitarist from Daytona Beach Florida living currently in Berlin, Germany he is well versed in many styles Jazz, Fusion, Bebop, Rock, Latin etc.

Gavin grew up in Snoqualmie, Washington and studied guitar with Davey French, guitarist of the rock band Everclear for 6+ plus years. At the age of 16, he started to play guitar in multiple cover bands while also participating in the Mount Si Band program. ​In 2012, Gavin began teaching private and group guitar classes at Big Star Studios in his hometown of Snoqualmie.

Cellist MaryGrace Bender pursues a multi-faceted career in performance, recording, and music education. As a Suzuki teacher, Bender seeks to reach every child through music and prides herself in her students. Bender teaches privately in Nashville and is on faculty at Union University.

Born in Frankfurt, Germany, and raised in Boston, MA, Matt Gagnon's musical journey began with the Suzuki method in his childhood, emphasizing ear training. He then advanced through rigorous preparatory programs at Groton Hill Music Center (formerly Indian Hill Music), Longy School of Music, and New England Conservatory, where he immersed himself in music theory and participated…

Margaret Dyer Harris is assistant principal viola for The Santa Fe Opera Orchestra and a member of the New York City–based orchestra The Knights. She was a founding member of the Grammy-nominated chamber orchestra A Far Cry, and she’s performed with various other ensembles, such as ECCO and the Moscow, Orpheus, and St. Paul Chamber orchestras.

Hello! My name is Sergio Santos, guitarist and native of Miami, Florida. I have had the great fortune of studying with some of the best music teachers and professors in South Florida in some of our finest institutions. I attended high school at the esteemed New World School of the Arts during which time I received accolades for my jazz improvisation skills from DownBeat magazine…