Learn from Great Violin Teachers

Hello, I’m Hiyori! I have experience tutoring violinists and violists of all ages and skill levels, ranging from 5 years old to over 70. In my private lessons, I prioritize building a strong foundation in music theory alongside technical development, as I believe understanding the “why” behind the music is essential for long-term growth.

Kyla Gabka has been studying the performing arts since she was four years old. She is a singer, pianist, violinist, and actress. She has a BA in Music and BA in Musical Theatre from Columbia College Chicago. Kyla has had so many wonderful opportunities to share the knowledge that she has gained throughout all her time of being a performing artist.

-2022 to 2025 Accordion Teacher of the year!-Jason’s love of music began at an early age learning piano. A solo pianist and multi- instrumentalist, he loves using his musical gifts and talents to bless others. He plays and teaches many styles of music including hymns and gospel, Celtic, classical, light jazz (Charlie Brown), standards, etc.

With 20 years of professional pedagogical and performing experience, I am excited to meet you and get to know your artistic goals and aspirations! I am a member of Hartford Symphony, Portland Symphony, Cape Cod Symphony and the New Haven Symphony Orchestras, as well as an experienced chamber musician with over a decade of experience as a former member of the Haven String Quartet.

Hi! I’m a passionate music educator with over 8 years of teaching experience—5 years in public schools and 3 years teaching private lessons. In 2021, I was honored as Teacher of the Year at my public school in Rhode Island. I teach voice, piano, ukulele, and drums, and I’m trained to teach the basics of all band and orchestra instruments.

Rachel Leader (she/her) is violin/fiddle and clawhammer banjo teacher and performing artist based in Western Massachusetts. Initially trained in classical violin through the Suzuki method, Rachel has expanded her expertise to traditional genres including folk, old-time, country, Cajun, bluegrass, klezmer, Greek, and Balkan music.

Jiawei began his violin studies with renowned violinist Chai Liang at the age of 10. During the eight year of studying with Chai Liang, he has entered and won violin competitions in China. Jiawei is alumni of the Central Conservatory Preparatory School in Beijing.

Hello! I am a freelance composer and teacher based in the Twin Cities. I started teaching violin over 14 years ago and since then, have expanded my studio to incorporate theory, composition, and beginning piano. I have a MFA in Theory and Composition from the University of New Mexico and a BA of Music from Bryn Mawr College.

I began playing the violin when I was 3 years old, and switched full-time to viola at the age of 12. Since then, I have completed 3 post-secondary performance degrees at the San Francisco Conservatory, New England Conservatory, and Lynn University, studying primarily with Jodi Levitz, Kim Kashkashian, and Ralph Fielding.

Jennifer began learning the fiddle when she was 7 years old and had the incredible opportunity of learning from musical friends of her parents including; Michael Gorman, Fiddler Bob Beers and Alistair Bain. She played with the Berea College Country Dancers when she was in college and played for dances at the Folk School when she lived there in 1980-81.