Learn from Great Violin Teachers

I’m a New York–based singer, actress, and educator with a background that combines music and theater. I hold two MFAs in Acting—one from the National Academy of Dramatic Arts in Kraków and another from CUNY Brooklyn College in New York, where I studied as a Fulbright Scholar.

I graduated from Boston University and McGill University with my bachelors and masters in French horn respectively. I have played in orchestras across the US and Canada and have taught in schools such as Lower Canada College and Rosemont High School in Montreal. I have performed under renowned conductors such as Alain Trudel, James Burton, and Joshua Gersen.

Elizabeth Chernyak is a Canadian violist currently pursuing a master’s in viola performance with Hsin-Yun Huang at the Juilliard School. Praised by the Sarasota Observer that she displays “an astounding level of confidence and artistry,” she is a passionate chamber musician, performer, and collaborator.

Charlie Leadon is the Founder of Charlies Piano Studio, LLC which provides music lessons to students, online and in-person. Located in San Diego, CA, Charlie teaches piano, violin, guitar and more and publishes “Music Theory Handbook” used to provide quality instruction on Music Theory to students!

Rubina Bak holds a Bachelor of Music Degree from the New England Conservatory, a Master of Music from Hogeschool voor de Kunsten Utrechts Conservatorium (Netherlands) , and a Master of Musical Arts from Yale School of Music in Viola Performance. She was awarded Yale School of Music, The Malcolm L. Mitchell and Donald M.

Clare has years of experience as a musician after beginning violin at age 8, and piano at age 9. She was awarded a full scholarship at the University of Tasmania after being accepted into the Prelude Program, which allowed her to begin her Bachelor of Music whilst concurrently completing her final year at school.

Geno, life-long musician from Austin, Texas, grew up in the renowned 78704 zip code surrounded by some of Austin's most iconic musical legends like Rocky Erickson, Marcia Ball, and Jimmie and Stevie Ray Vaughan. Geno started playing piano and taking voice lessons at age seven and later attended Austin High School, playing tuba in band and orchestra.

Adri started playing the violin at age six. She participated in numerous orchestras during her school career, of which the Northern-Transvaal Youth Orchestra, TED Youth Orchestra (now Sinfonia Juventi), as well as the National Youth Orchestra. She began her B. Mus studies (violin) at the University of Pretoria (1992) and received tuition from Prof. Alan Solomon as well as Prof.

Grounded firmly in Canada's longstanding Ottawa-valley fiddling tradition, Tom is an avid explorer of many musical genres, namely traditional & contemporary Irish, American fiddle, and jazz. Tom is a seasoned performer and an original member of the international touring band "The Fitzgeralds". He also tours frequently with Celtic group "Runa" across North America.

I’m a dedicated violin educator and performer with a passion for helping young musicians grow with confidence, discipline, and joy. With extensive experience teaching children of all ages and backgrounds, I specialize in tailoring lessons to each student’s personality and learning environment—because no two students are alike, and each one deserves a unique, supportive approach.