Learn from Great Viola Teachers

With over ten years of experience teaching private violin lessons and leading school and youth orchestras, I’m passionate about helping each student grow at their own pace—whether they’re just beginning or preparing for auditions. My lessons blend structure with creativity, building strong technical foundations while keeping the joy of music-making front and center.

Hi! I’m Nare, a viola and violin teacher with 4 years of experience teaching students of all ages and levels, both online and in person. I’m passionate about helping each student reach their full potential, and I create lessons that are fun, motivating, and tailored to your personal goals—whether it’s preparing for exams, exploring new repertoire, or simply enjoying the joy of…

Zhen Huang is a talented violist among his generation, and he also established an outstanding reputation across an unusually varied range of performing the activity. Besides his play solo, he is regularly a chamber music player at many music festivals. His passion for chamber music continues to find a variety of outlets.

With over 20 years of experience Jacques Gadway continues to perform and teach violin. Gadway is a graduate of the University of Miami's Frost School of Music where he received a Bachelors in Instrumental performance and minor in Chemistry.

Hello! I have been teaching for over 20 years and specialize in teaching violin, viola, voice, music theory, beginning voice, and sitar. I absolutely love to teach and support the mental health and well-being of all my students. I obtained a BA in Psychology and BM in Viola Performance from Oberlin Conservatory in 2010, and a Master of Music from the New England Conservatory in…

ORGAN, PIANO AND TEACHING EXPERIENCE: I started with organ lessons in primary school and studied organ under the guidance of Prof. Wim Viljoen at the University of Pretoria. I also took part in UNISA’s first National Organ competition in 1996. I also acted as organist at many churches during the years in Pretoria and Louis Trichardt.

I’m Xavier, a professional violinist and music educator from Brazil with experience performing as a concertmaster (Spalla), teaching students of different levels, and collaborating with orchestras, ensembles, and other musicians. My musical journey includes performance training through festivals and masterclasses, as well as professional experience with orchestras and musical…

Maria Semes is a tenured member in the viola section of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. Prior to joining the Baltimore Symphony, Maria was a tenured member of the Louisville Orchestra violin section from 2014-2022. She played in the first violins for 5 years and then was 3rd chair in the second violins.

I am an upper strings educator with 30 years of playing experience and 22 years of teaching in a variety of education settings. I earned my Bachelors in Viola Performance at the University of Houston in 2007 and my Masters in Education from Lamar University in 2011.

Hello! My name is Nathan! I'm a doctoral student and violist living in Athens, GA with my wife, Rebecca, and my scruffy rescue terrier, Rory. I have been teaching private music lessons since 2012, worked as a graduate teaching assistant at Miami University for musicology courses for two years, and currently work as a presidential research fellow and teaching assistant at the…