Learn from Great Strings Teachers

Spencer Jensen is a double bassist, composer, and teacher who compliments a Western classical performance career with a foot in Americana. As a teacher, Spencer has taught bass privately for over 10 years and his students have ranged from age 8 to 70+.

Taylor Sapanara has been teaching privately for 8 years. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Viola Performance from Arizona State University and is currently pursuing a Master's in Viola Performance from University of Colorado, Boulder. She has studied with viola pedagogues Susan Dubois, Jeffery Irvine, Carol Rodland, Nancy Buck, and Erika Eckert.

I am a classically trained violist with extensive formal education in Europe and the United States. I completed my Bachelor’s degree in Viola Performance at the Franz Liszt Academy of Music in Budapest, Hungary (2021–2024), following advanced secondary studies in viola and violin performance at Szent István Zeneművészeti Szakgimnázium (2017–2021) and SZTE Vántus István…

Thank you for taking the time to learn more about me! I had an interest in education at a young age. After heart surgery left me unable to participate in sports or recess in the fifth grade, I became a teacher’s assistant, and my love for teaching began to blossom. In the sixth grade, I began playing the viola. I went on to become viola section leader in high school.

Known for his “rich tone and lyrical acumen” (Chicago Tribune), violist Michael Isaac Strauss has performed around the world as a soloist, recitalist, in chamber music, and in symphonic settings. His love for the intimate concert setting has led to performances on concert series, live radio broadcasts, and festival appearances across Europe, North America, and Asia.

What's up! I’m a guitarist and bassist with over 20 years of playing experience and a deep love for music that’s both powerful and personal. I'm a founding member of Saticöy, an alt-rock/punk band based in Los Angeles that blends high-energy drive with emotional depth and catchy songwriting.

Nate DeMaria is a classically trained violinist with a passion for improvisation and fiddle styles. Nate studied violin performance and string pedagogy at the Baldwin Wallace Conservatory under Dr. Julian Ross, and music education at SUNY Potsdam College, graduating with a B.A. in Music (2005).

My Background: My musical background is diverse and grounded in classical training. I began my life long love of the cello in 1992 at the age of 10. Since then I have performed and recorded with a variety of musical artists, poets, story tellers, and dancers.

Professional concert cellist, Masters graduate from the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester, UK. (teachers Karine Georgian, Philip Higham, Jennifer Langridge and Hannah Roberts). Cello teacher at the Fallibroome Academy (Macclesfield) and part-time Cello teacher at the Junior RNCM My playing has been awarded with high prizes in various national and international level…

Hi there, thanks for stopping by! My name is Drew-Martin Youmans, and I am a 28 year old professional violinist working in the NYC area but living in the historic Hudson Valley. I currently split my time 50/50 between an exciting orchestral career and teaching, and I decided to give online lessons a try for the new year.