Learn from Great Violin Teachers

Vasco Mendes Canastra is a Portuguese violinist from Porto. He began his musical studies in May 2011, studying violin with Professor João Paz. Four years later, he continued his studies with violin teacher Pedro Rocha. From 2015 to 2019, he studied at the Academia de Música de Costa Cabral (AMCC) under Professor Sergey Arutyunyan, where he completed the Professional Course of…

Julianne Oh, violin, having enjoyed plenty of diverse repertoire is an avid listener and musician of many genres in classical music. A native of the San Francisco Bay area, Ms. Oh served as concertmaster of the Palo Alto Chamber Orchestra with which she made her solo debut of the Mendelssohn violin concerto at the age of thirteen.

I started my violin lesson at age 5 and I was so fortunate because my violin teacher lived just next door so he was constantly monitoring my practice whenever he’s home, and I had lessons almost every other day! I made my first public solo performance at age 8 in Shanghai, China and I began to teach my own violin student at age 14.

“Her powerful tone, exciting rhythmic drive and true traditional style make her one of Irish America’s finest fiddlers” – Done Meade, Irish Echo Newspaper At age 6, Sheila began Irish Traditional fiddle lessons with the late-great Maureen Glynn. Within a year, Sheila entered her first national fiddling competition, and four years later, she began competing internationally.

I am a freelance musician and teacher based in the Dallas area. Currently much of my schedule has been cleared due to COVID-19. I thought I might be able to help share my craft with those who are bored out of their minds, stuck at home. OR if you have already been looking for a new teacher, let’s call it a silver lining that you’d find your new teacher during this difficult time!

Native of Hong Kong, and currently based in Brooklyn, New York, Sharon has been playing the violin for over 35yrs. She received her earlier musical training at the Hong Kong Academy of Performing Arts. During her study at the Conservatory of Music at University of Cincinnati and in Brooklyn College, Sharon further her muiscal training under renowned teachers such as, Prof.

As a performing violinist based in Boston, Massachusetts, Grant Houston connects with communities through fresh, creative musical expression to take audiences on emotional journeys. Equally committed as a teacher working with students of all experience levels, he has guided violin students both privately and as part of the New England Conservatory Preparatory School and community…

Nicole holds a Bachelor of Music degree in cello performance. She has participated in prestigious masterclasses under the guidance of artists such as Clive Greensmith from the Tokyo String Quartet and soloist Amit Peled, among others. Nicole has experience performing in Italy, states throughout the Midwest, and in NY.

Music instructor, Kelsey Joanne Rogers, with over 7 years teaching experience, is certified and graduated from the Berklee College of Music, USA. She promotes the artistic education and development of individuals, aiding them to learn and excel in their skill set.

My name is Craig and I’ve been a passionate educator and active violinist for over four decades. I have been fortunate to have had the pleasure of working with students of all levels and ages. I have been a violin instructor for iMusic United Foundation, a non-profit organization whose mission is to bring quality music education to underprivileged schools.