Learn from Great Viola Teachers

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.

Over 4000 lessons taught on Lessonface: Ms. Svec attended the Hayes School of Music at Appalachian State University on full scholarship to earn both her Bachelor and Master of Music degrees in music education where she graduated Magna Cum Laude. She was chosen to be a Chancellor Scholar at Appalachian State University.

My name is Lara, I’m 25 years old and originally from Melbourne, Australia, though I’m currently based in New York City. I have eight years of experience teaching violin and viola to students ranging from pre-schoolers to high schoolers, both in person and online. My mission as a teacher is to nurture confidence and creativity in every student—both musically and personally.

My name is Anna Anderson and my profession is guiding individuals in their love of music. With a Bachelor's degree in Music/String Pedagogy and over 30 years of experience, I love to share the joy of music with others. I have been involved in local orchestras, and substitute teaching in local school districts while maintaining my own private music studio. My mantra?

Hello everyone, I look forward to working with you! My name is Dr. Jung, and I play and teach violin and viola. I debuted with the Seoul Grand Symphony Orchestra at age 13 and the Rainbow Youth Orchestra at age 14. Since then, I have gone on to win several competitions in South Korea and completed my education in both the Czech Republic and the USA.

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.

With 16 Dmitry started studying with Elena Mazor at the Buchmann-Mehta School of Music. In the course of his early career he already claimed several prizes from renowned international competitions such as the 2006 International “Remember Enescu” Violin Competition in Romania and in 2012 the Clairmont Competition in Israel.

Brendan Lesavage is a violinist currently residing in Northeast Pennsylvania. Mr. Lesavage enjoys a versatile career as a cross-genre musician, educator, and composer. His performances have taken him everywhere, from popular restaurants to the highly esteemed Carnegie Hall, across all of Northeastern Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey. Mr.

Valerie is a sought-after professional musician and teacher, currently working as Principal Viola in Lohja City Orchestra. She has played in prestigious orchestras in Finland and abroad as well as being a dedicated chamber musician and improviser, with a particular interest in projects combining multiple creative fields.

Originally from upstate New York, Ruben McFarlane is a violist, string pedagogue, and arts administrator currently living in the Boston area. He holds Bachelor Degrees with Summa Cum Laude honors in Viola Performance and Music Education from Penn State University, and a Master Degree in Viola Performance from The Catholic University of America.