Learn from Great Violin Teachers

Adri started playing the violin at age six. She participated in numerous orchestras during her school career, of which the Northern-Transvaal Youth Orchestra, TED Youth Orchestra (now Sinfonia Juventi), as well as the National Youth Orchestra. She began her B. Mus studies (violin) at the University of Pretoria (1992) and received tuition from Prof. Alan Solomon as well as Prof.

Whether you are beginning your musical journey or refining your artistry, I will help you grow with confidence and joy. My approach combines clear technical foundations with effective and enjoyable methods for overcoming challenges, while fostering expressive and creative development, helping every musician discover their own unique voice.

I studied viola performance at the University of Northern Colorado and currently sit as the Principal violist of the Jefferson Symphony Orchestra. As an avid member of the local Viola community, I perform and teach both professionally and personally on a regular basis. I've been teaching private and group lessons for 20 years, and love working with students of all ages and levels!

I am a professional violinist and dedicated violin teacher based in São Paulo, Brazil, with eight years of experience teaching the violin. My teaching combines solid technical training with an individualized and attentive approach, helping students understand not only what to practice, but also how and why to practice it.

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 work as a professional violinist and violin instructor in Rochester, NY, performing with the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra and teaching private and group lessons at ROCmusic (a fantastic after-school community program) as well as maintaining a private studio.

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.

Violinist/Violist, Composer/Songwriter, and proficiently skilled in Notion and Logic Pro X/GarageBand. Graduate from CSU East Bay in Composition and Violin Performance. Born and raised in California's Bay Area; my musical journey at the age of 11 in my middle school concert band. I took joy in the accomplishment of collaborating and creating music in an ensemble.

I am a professional violinist, soloist, chamber musician, orchestral musician, and formally trained violin teacher with international performance experience. I hold a Specialist Degree in Violin Performance and Music Education from Russia, as well as a Master of Music and a Professional Performance Certificate from Lynn Conservatory of Music in Florida.

I began playing the cello at the age of 5. My father Michael Flaksman, a world-renowned American cellist and teacher, was one of the major influences of my teaching and playing. I attended the Cleveland Institute of Music, the Juilliard School, and the University of Mannheim in Germany.