Learn from Great Strings Teachers

Hello, I am Esengül Yıldız, I have obtained my Master's degree in both violin pedagogy and violin performance at Amsterdam Art University in addition to Bachelor's degree in classical violin in the same institution. While continuing my active concert life in the Netherlands by performing as a professional violinist in a wide range of ensembles and orchestras, I also participate in…

A distinguished violinist and educator based in the Piedmont Triad region, serving as Associate Principal Violin II with the Winston-Salem Symphony, and maintaining an active career as a chamber musician, recording artist, and instructor.

Music has always been at the centre of my life — as both an art and a language of expression. I’m a composer, violist, and educator with a PhD in Composition from the Royal Academy of Music in London, where I was mentored by Sir Harrison Birtwistle and Hans Abrahamsen.

Gary Dawson is an American musician and educator based in Yorktown, Virginia. He has more than twenty years of experience on guitar, bass, and piano, and studied at Berklee College of Music in Music Production and Engineering with a minor in songwriting.

I’m a dedicated and accomplished cellist with extensive leadership and international performance experience. I currently serve as Principal Cellist of the Pacific Symphony Youth Orchestra, performing regularly at Segerstrom Center for the Arts, and I was selected as an Alternative for the 2026 National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America (NYO-USA) through Carnegie…

Classical Violinist – Carnegie Hall Debut in 2026 I am a Romanian‑British violinist with international solo performance experience, including solo debuts at Carnegie Hall (Weill Recital Hall, New York), Royal Albert Hall (Elgar Room, London) and Concertgebouw (Kleine Zaal, Amsterdam).

Lisa Mezzacappa is a San Francisco Bay Area-based composer, bassist, bandleader, and producer. Called “one of the most imaginative figures on the Bay Area creative jazz scene” by The Mercury News and “a Bay Area treasure” by KQED public radio, she has been an active part of California’s vibrant music community for nearly 20 years.

Adrian was a career Principal Violinist with Opera Australia; he has also been a Guest Concertmaster, Acting Deputy Concertmaster, and Acting Principal of 2nd Violins. Adrian is the owner/director of the Sydney Lyric Orchestra whose clients have included the Paris Opera Ballet, Jose Carreras, Tina Arena, Opera in the Vineyards, Kiri Te Kanawa, Richard Bonynge For the Sydney…

Professional touring chamber musician and soloist, teaching cello to all levels, and fundamentals such as aural and music theory. Ingrid Kosaka was selected as a featured soloist for the NZSO Young Soloists Showcase at just 15, performing with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra.

I have been teaching private music lessons since January 2021, working with students of all ages and skill levels. I started teaching at Wayne State College in January of 2021. In August of 2024, I opened my own studio, "Lexie's Lessons." I specialize in voice, helping students build strong technique, confidence, and stage presence in a supportive and encouraging environment.