Learn from Great Strings Teachers

I’m a professional bassist, composer and music educator based in New York City, with a career that has taken me across stages, studios, and classrooms in the U.S. and Latin America. I hold a Master’s Degree in Jazz Studies from NYU and a Bachelor’s in Performance with a minor in Music Production and Engineering from Berklee College of Music.

Hello, I’m Hiyori! I have experience tutoring violinists and violists of all ages and skill levels, ranging from 5 years old to over 70. In my private lessons, I prioritize building a strong foundation in music theory alongside technical development, as I believe understanding the “why” behind the music is essential for long-term growth.

Susan Lindemann is a cellist and bagpiper based in Tampa, Florida. She began her musical studies at the age of eight and was actively performing on the cello, piano, and bagpipes by the age of twelve. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Cello Performance from the University of South Florida, where her passion for music expanded into a multi-faceted career as an orchestral musician,…

Hello everyone! I am so excited to be here and to start teaching you lessons! I have been teaching piano, violin, and ukulele lessons since 2006. I love using the Suzuki method for the violin, and Alfred's method for both piano and ukulele. I teach all ages. Welcome!

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…

Ryland Kelly is a graduate of The Juilliard School where he studied bass, piano and composition with members of the New York Philharmonic and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. Nationally, he has performed at such notable venues as The Blue Note, The Highline Ballroom, Sullivan Hall, and The Kennedy Center.

Colin has been a performing and recording upright and electric bassist for over 8 years. Hailing from Vancouver and now residing in Montreal, Colin has been a popular accompanist for musicians of all styles, specializing in jazz, R&B, pop, rock, country, and folk. Colin is highly regarded for his collaborative spirit and creative contributions.

Mark Cummings was born and raised in Southern California and has been playing bass professionally for over 30 years. He studied music theory at Riverside Community College and specializes in most genres including rock, pop, reggae, country and blues and is an original member of California ska legends The Skeletones.

I'm currently a member of the Pacific Northwest Ballet Orchestra in Seattle, WA, and a regular sub with the Seattle Symphony. I received my degrees in viola performance and music history from the New England Conservatory and a masters degree from the Eastman School of Music.

Mircea Belei (Mitch) is a Romanian-born British violist based in London, UK and is a keen orchestra and chamber music player. He has performed in venues with a great tradition such as Musikverein Vienna, Royal Albert Hall, Royal Festival Hall, Barbican Concert Hall, Cadogan Hall, etc.