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Carlos Rafael Martinez Arroyo is a distinguished violinist acclaimed for his technical proficiency and artistic versatility. Born in Córdoba, Spain and based in New York City, Carlos has carved a noteworthy presence in the classical music scene through performances, chamber music collaborations, and festival appearances across the United States, Mexico, and Europe.

The creator and host of iTunes' popular Violin Geek Podcast, Strings magazine contributor since 2010, the author of the multi-media guide series' Improve Your Bowing Technique and Improve Your Violin & Viola Technique, and a Skype lessons forerunner as reported on the front page of the New York Times, classically trained, genre bending violinist and violist Laurel Thomsen has…

I'm glad your curiosity about the violin has led you here-- here's a little about me... After graduating from Oberlin Conservatory, I’ve followed my violin all over the world. I’ve been lucky enough to play with Wynton Marsalis at Tanglewood, support artists like Luciano Pavarotti, Josh Groban and Andrea Bocelli in huge stadium shows, and even tour with popular bands like ODESZA.

I am a violin and piano teacher based in Seville, Spain. I completed my Professional Degree in Violin Performance at the Real Conservatorio Profesional de Música Manuel de Falla (Cádiz) between 2014 and 2020, where I developed a strong foundation in classical performance, chamber music, and music theory.

I’ve been teaching violin for about six years, with the last four focused on online lessons. Through over 6,000 lessons, I’ve developed methods to help students improve and find more joy in their playing. In 2019, I graduated from the Anton Rubinstein Higher Institute of Art in Moldova as a Pedagogue and Orchestra Artist.

As a professional classically-trained violinist with over 20 years of playing experience, I frequently play violin and viola in music theater and orchestra performances in the Spokane, WA / Coeur d'Alene, ID area. Most recently I performed in Waymaker Arts' new musical "Pride v. Prejudice" (performed at a church in Post Falls, ID, Jul.-Aug.

Hi, I’m an experienced and qualified violin teacher. I am friendly and patient and provide a nurturing environment for my pupils. With 16+ years teaching experience, I am passionate about developing students’ violin and musical skills as well as helping them to develop their courage and confidence.

I have been playing Celtic fiddle in the New England area for over 25 years, and have been teaching for over 20. My experience with teaching lies with primarily local students and workshops. I have attended a number of camps, contests, and workshops and have studied under several well-known Celtic musicians in and around Boston and Western Massachusetts.

Violinist Emelyn Bashour (BM, Eastman School of Music; MM, University of Michigan) has performed across North and South America. During her studies she served as concertmaster of both U-M’s University Symphony Orchestra and the Eastman Philharmonia. She is also an alum of the New England Conservatory Preparatory School.

I am a professional violist and I also teach violin and viola students from the age of 6- 18. I have Suzuki and Traditional Method training. I am very interested in guiding interested violinist/violist on an enjoyable journey to learning the necessary technique and repertoire .