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I am a violinist and music educator currently studying Violin at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna (mdw). I received my early and advanced violin training in China and have been studying and performing in Vienna for several years. In addition to modern violin, I have specialized in Baroque violin and historically informed performance.

Hi! I'm Holly and I started playing violin at 14 years old, which is actually kind of late for most string players. I believe you can start playing an instrument at any age though and you're never too old to pick up a new hobby! I was a very serious player and I made progress quickly.

My name is Anna and I am a violin teacher from Colorado. I graduated from the University of Colorado Boulder with a Bachelor of Music in Violin Performance. I am an experienced private violin teacher, and I completed Suzuki book 1 teacher training. :)

Hi, I’m Sofia Patsalides, a recording artist, songwriter and professional vocal coach based between Athens and Cyprus. For over 15 years, I’ve performed across Europe, collaborated with internationally acclaimed producers and songwriters, and built a career spanning recording, songwriting and live performance.

My name is Derek, and I have been teaching guitar/music professionally for 13 years now. I acquired a private education in guitar and voice throughout my time in public school (grades 5-12), and continued until I graduated with a Bachelor's of Science degree in Music Media Production from Ball State University.

Michelle Lugo is a dedicated music composer, arranger, sound engineer, sound designer and overall musician who has been making contributions to the entertainment industry since 2021. She crafts music compositions for film, television, video games, and musical theater.

Highly skilled Chicago-based trumpeter, Jhoan García brings orchestral precision, lyrical phrasing, and expressive versatility to every lesson. He earned a Performance Certificate at DePaul University, an Artist Diploma from TCU, and a Master of Music from the University of Houston.

I am a New York–based vocal coach and musical theatre performer fulfilling a Master’s degree in Vocal Performance (Musical Theater concentration) from NYU Steinhardt. My experience spans regional and international theatre, including work with Disney-affiliated productions, as well as extensive teaching in both private studio settings and performing arts programs.

Hello! I’m a professional shamisen player and music instructor from Japan. I graduated from Nihon Geijutsu Senmon Gakko, a vocational school specializing in arts education, where I studied music and developed a strong foundation in performance and musical expression. I have been studying shamisen and guitar since my teenage years and have over 15 years of experience as a musician.

Hi! My name is Kailbeth Chacin and I have been playing the violin since I was five years old. I started in Venezuela at the Emil Friedman School and was also part of the social movement El Sistema, where I got to play with conductor Gustavo Dudamel, among other great music figures of our time.