Learn from Great Strings Teachers

Hi, I'm Kat. I have been a member of the violin section of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra for over 20 years. I received my Bachelor of Music from New England Conservatory and my Master of Music from The Juilliard School. I live in Manhattan with my husband, violist Dov Scheindlin, and enjoy being an orchestral player, chamber musician, studio recording artist, and mom of 2…

Olga Shishkina is an internationally active gusli artist and educator, pianist, organist and composer with over 20 years of professional experience. She has performed in the USA, Japan and Europe and gave solo concerts in California, Paris on some of the world's best venues.

Hi! My name is Han and I am cellist currently playing with the Louisville Orchestra. Starting the cello at the age of 6, I grew a passion for music which led me to attend the Juilliard Pre-College Division from the age of 13 for 5 years.

Kyla Gabka has been studying the performing arts since she was four years old. She is a singer, pianist, violinist, and actress. She has a BA in Music and BA in Musical Theatre from Columbia College Chicago. Kyla has had so many wonderful opportunities to share the knowledge that she has gained throughout all her time of being a performing artist.

Hello! I am a freelance composer and teacher based in the Twin Cities. I started teaching violin over 14 years ago and since then, have expanded my studio to incorporate theory, composition, and beginning piano. I have a MFA in Theory and Composition from the University of New Mexico and a BA of Music from Bryn Mawr College.

I am a professional cellist, teacher and coach based in Vienna. As a performer, I regularly appear at major venues such as the Wiener Konzerthaus and Wiener Musikverein, have performed at international festivals alongside acclaimed artists such as Yo-Yo Ma and with my long-standing ensembles and orchestras, including the Oberton String Octet and the Tonkünstler Orchestra.

Hi, I’m Sam—a professional woodwind player, composer, and music educator focused on helping students become expressive, well-rounded musicians. I specialize in saxophone and oboe, and also teach clarinet, flute, and bassoon. As a working multi-instrumentalist, I perform in a variety of settings including pit orchestras and jazz groups, and I bring that real-world experience into…

Veselin Ninov is a Steinway Educational Partner since September 2014 and Steinway Outstanding Teacher Award recipient in 2018 and 2023. His studio includes kids and adults of all ages and all levels. Many of the students prepare for the NYSSMA auditions, International Competitions, ABRSM Exams, and play solo recitals including an annual recital of the whole studio and Zoom Class…

Don Spangler is an accomplished guitarist, composer, and educator with over 15 years of experience teaching students of all ages and skill levels. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Performance and is a first-place winner of the New England Classical Guitar Competition.

Hello, My name is James B. Larson. I'm a high school string orchestra director in Minnesota. I enjoy conducting, performing, and teaching violin and string orchestra.