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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…

Matthew Madonia, Houston based, rising virtuoso, is a sought-after orchestral violinist, chamber musician, and recitalist. He is known for his “inspiring” and “partnership-oriented” style built on an “intense and emotional” fidelity to musicality and accessibility.

My name is Dave Cipriani, I have been playing guitar for over 30 years, and professionally for 20. I have a BA in Classical Guitar Performance from St. Mary's College of Maryland, an MFA in World Music Performance from California Institute of the Arts. I currently mainly play 20-string Indian Slide Guitar and 7-string classical guitar in improvised styles.

I am a passionate cellist with strong creativity. I have solid experience in the concert and operatic fields and am also dedicated to teaching, continually deepening my understanding of various teaching methodologies. If I had to choose three distinctive traits that define me: determination, positive energy, and rationality!

Jarrett is a professional bassist based in Houston, Texas who comes from Albany, New York. He is a Section Bassist for the Tulsa Symphony (TSO), and Principal Bass for Symphony of Northwest Arkansas (SoNA). Jarrett has performed with Springfield Symphony (MO), Signature, Bartlesville, Arkansas, Texarkana, Shreveport, and South Arkansas Symphonies, Arkansas and Lawton Philharmonic…

Hello! I'm Ryan W. Tedder, originally from Tulsa, OK, and now based in Chicago, IL, where I've lived for over a decade. My musical journey began at a young age, inspired by my uncle, a Grammy-winning classical bassoonist. He gifted me a clarinet, sparking my lifelong passion for music.

I am a professional violinist from Argentina, with more than 15 years of experience, especially in the Tango genre. I was a member of numerous orchestras and companies with which I toured the US, Mexico, Brazil, Paraguay, Spain, Italy, England, Switzerland, Luxembourg and Germany. I also formed and am part of the most notable tango houses in Buenos Aires.

I've been teaching violin and fiddle for over 15 years and specialize in helping adult learners develop the skills and confidence to play the music they love. Whether you're picking up the violin for the first time, returning after years away, or looking to transition from classical violin into fiddle, my lessons are tailored to your individual goals.

A resident of Upstate New York, Menegon started his career as a jazz bassist in Montreal. After having worked for several years on the Canadian jazz scene with the great guitarists Sonny Greenwich, Mike Gauthier & Nelson Simons, and saxophonists Steve Grossman & Pat LaBarbara, he then went on to hone his skills in NYC in the mid-80s.

I am a professional guitarist and qualified music teacher with extensive experience as a soloist, accompanist, and band member across various genres including Rock, Soul, Funk, Folk, Latin, Reggae, Gypsy Jazz, Classical, and more. I play Lead Guitar for the band El Misti and we're about to release our 4th album in 2025.