Learn from Great Viola Teachers

The creator and host of iTunes' popular Violin Geek Podcast, Strings magazine contributor since 2010, the author of the multi-media guide series' Improve Your Bowing Technique and Improve Your Violin & Viola Technique, and a Skype lessons forerunner as reported on the front page of the New York Times, classically trained, genre bending violinist and violist Laurel Thomsen has…

Anna Lipkind-Mazor, Violin Following her recent debut at the Berlin Philharmonie,Netherlands/Spain-based violinist Anna Lipkind-Mazor was hailed as a modern-day priestess of sound—an artist who breathes music with body, soul, and silence, enchanting audiences from the very first note with her luminous presence and profound expressivity.

Elizabeth Chernyak is a Canadian violist currently pursuing a master’s in viola performance with Hsin-Yun Huang at the Juilliard School. Praised by the Sarasota Observer that she displays “an astounding level of confidence and artistry,” she is a passionate chamber musician, performer, and collaborator.

**BRIEFLY OPENING LIMITED SLOTS, PLEASE MESSAGE ME IF INTERESTED** I am a multi-instrumentalist who makes music arrangements on YouTube! I've been playing the violin for nearly 25 years, and have added many other instruments to my arsenal over time. I am a graduate of Nazareth College of Rochester (2016) with a Bachelor's Degree in Music.

Hello and thanks for visiting my profile page. My love of music and playing the violin and viola began very early through my school music program. To continue my pursuit after graduation, I was awarded a scholarship to study music performance and education at Colorado University in Boulder and Brandon University in Manitoba, Canada.

Hello! Looking on how to perform with comfort, relaxation and expressiveness? Welcome! Rather Classical, Tango Music, Improvisation and/or Performance Enhancement including overcoming tension and Stage Fright issues - my aim is to provide you with a pleasant, high quality learning experience, developing a healthy and happy relationship with your instrument so that you can enjoy…

Sara Rodriguez is a Honduran-born freelance violinist based in Dallas, TX. A graduate of The University of Southern Mississippi where she earned her bachelors, and Baylor University, where she earned her masters in music performance. Sara has been a student of Dr. Stephen Redfield, Dr Bruce Berg, and Professor Julia Bushkova.

Aleksi Zaretsky is a freelance violinist and teacher based in San Francisco. He is originally from Valley Cottage, NY. Aleksi has performed alongside the San Francisco Symphony, the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, the San Francisco Ballet Orchestra, New Century Chamber Orchestra, SFJAZZ, the Monterey Symphony, Symphony Parnassus, the Concert Truck managed by Opus 3 Artists…

Will Franke is an accomplished musician with a diverse background, encompassing over 27 years of experience in both performance and education. Specializing in classical violin, Will also excels as a fiddle player, guitarist, mandolinist, songwriter, recording artist and sitarist, embracing genres such as jazz, folk, Indian Classical, and contemporary styles.

Greetings! My name is Ellen Kidwell. I have about 11 years of teaching both private lessons and currently hold a position as an Orchestra Director in Dallas Texas. I perform regularly on both violin and viola. I have won the Texas Music Educator's Association Collegiate Educator Award, and most recently the Texas Orchestra Directors Association Young Educator of the year.