Learn from Great Violin Teachers

I am dedicated to guiding you on your musical journey, ensuring you reach your fullest potential with precision and creativity. New to Colorado Springs, my family and I moved here in Spring of 2025 in pursuit of career opportunities and a new adventure. I am excited to join this community and build a thriving studio of violinists. I have been teaching privately for 25 years.

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.

Music has always been at the centre of my life — as both an art and a language of expression. I’m a composer, violist, and educator with a PhD in Composition from the Royal Academy of Music in London, where I was mentored by Sir Harrison Birtwistle and Hans Abrahamsen.

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.

Hello! My name is Samuele Sapienza, I'm a classical musician with years of experience both as performer and teacher. I've been playing in several professional Orchestras in Italy (my motherland), and I also have had the chance to stage chamber music concerts. Besides that, I'm a very open minded person.

I am a music lover and enthusiast that wants to share the joy of music with my students!! I work with people from all walks of life and whether you can commit to sessions once a week or even just once a month I am sure we will have lots of fun!

Dakota developed a strong passion for the violin very early in her life. She started playing at age 2 after showing strong interest while hearing a recording of Beethoven’s Violin Concerto in D major on the radio. Since then she has continued her studies performing in many recitals and concerts.

Ronald Villabona was a winner and only representative from Venezuela at the YouTube Symphony Orchestra 2011, which had it's live broadcast from the Sydney Opera House and it's the most viewed online concert to date, gathering 33+ million viewers.

I am a Canadian currently residing in Windsor, Ontario. I lived in Buenos Aires, Argentina for 21 years. There I studied Spanish intensively with Berlitz in 2003. I am a certified TEFL English instructor since 2017. I have taught English classes for adults, teenagers, and children in the TEFL training program, accredited by the University of Fort Hays in the US.

Hi! My name is Lauri. I am an experienced and easy-going string teacher from Finland. I have been working as the principal string teacher of violin and viola in The Northwestern Music Institute in Helsinki. I have 30 years of experience how to teach the violin and viola with great results.