Learn from Great Violin Teachers

Known for his “rich tone and lyrical acumen” (Chicago Tribune), violist Michael Isaac Strauss has performed around the world as a soloist, recitalist, in chamber music, and in symphonic settings. His love for the intimate concert setting has led to performances on concert series, live radio broadcasts, and festival appearances across Europe, North America, and Asia.

Joel’s career as a violinist reflects his eclectic musical interests. From free improv shows at ABC No Rio, to his own classical series at St. Ann’s Church in Brooklyn, to new music at Galapagos Art Space, to Radio City’s Spring Spectacular and Broadway’s Burn the Floor, to past membership in metal band Resolution15, Joel is equally comfortable on the pop and rock stage as he is…

I am a passionate musician, a believer that through (smart) work and persistence, one can achieve his/hers objectives. Teaching is a big passion of mine and I want to pass onto others my enthusiasm for music and violin playing. Music bio: I was born in Porto, Portugal, and began studying the violin at the age of 3 through the Suzuki method.

Elyse is a professional violinist with over 30 years of playing experience and over 20 years of experience teaching students of all ages and ability levels. She holds a B.Mus. degree in Violin Performance from the School of Music at the University of British Columbia. --- Musically inclined from birth, Seattle native Elyse Jacobson began studying the violin at the age of five.

A classical-crossover violinist with a virtuosic rock flair, Siobhan Cronin has performed with some of the most iconic artists in recent history including the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Michael Bublé, Josh Groban, Ricky Martin, Wyclef Jean, Sarah McLachlan, Plácido Domingo, Andrea Bocelli, Earth Wind and Fire, Rod Stewart, and others.

I am a 2018 graduate of Florida Atlantic University. My bachelor's degree is in Music Business however, I had a concentration in violin performance as well as business. I served as Principal 2nd violin in the University Symphony from Fall '15 - Spring '16, Associate Concert Master from Fall '16 - Spring '17, and Concert Master from Fall '17 - Spring '18.

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.

Music has always been a big part of my life. I started singing at two years old and started playing the violin at the age of 8. In 2004 I graduated from Mansfield University with my BM in Music Education. Voice was my primary instrument with a secondary in Violin and Viola.

I am a professional violinist, performer, and producer who currently resides in Berlin. I started playing the violin back in 2006 and went on to graduate with a bachelor’s degree in performing violin and viola in 2015 from Tehran Music University. To date, I have released two albums which are titled “Batlagh e Saz Khooni” and “Pieces From Streets”.

I’m a professional violinist, composer, songwriter, clarinet player and music producer with more than 15 years of experience in music and teaching. I began my musical journey in 2002 with classical and traditional violin and have since developed a professional career combining performance, composition, music production, and teaching.