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I began playing music when I was 8 years old and started playing professionally as a teenager. I started teaching in-person lessons in 1987 and opened my own studio 20 years ago. I have also been a faculty member at a local Fine Arts Center for 14 years.

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…

Katie Nestor is a music educator and violin teacher committed to helping students grow as both musicians and individuals. She believes that every student is inherently musical, and that meaningful learning begins by connecting to each student’s unique voice, experiences, and natural musical inclinations.

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.

Gabriel Karger is a violinist and teacher from Vienna. He received his first violin lessons from Anneliese Gahl and graduated from the Musikgymnasium Wien in 2013. He holds a Bachelor degree in Violin from the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna and a Masters Degree from the Music and Arts University of Vienna, where he studied with Prof.

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.

Beginning violin at the age of 5, Angela came from a very musical family where music was a part of everyday life. Angela developed a love of music and playing violin during high school while having the opportunity to play with different orchestras and small ensemble groups which developed her love of playing with others and collaborating to make great music.

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…

With over 20 years of teaching and performing experience, I have now joined the online educators force. As an educator I have taught in 4 different countries (Spain, Ireland, UK and Norway) to students of all ages, adapting my methods to the individual needs.