Learn from Great Violin Teachers

Hello! My name is Austin Charles-Marcel, and I love music and teaching what I have learned with my students. With over 10 years of teaching experience, I have had the pleasure of working with students of all ages. My goal is to always provide an encouraging and positive learning environment so that each student can thrive.

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.

Hello there! I suppose if you’re reading this you’d like to walk away having learned a thing or two about me...I’ll do my best, but feel free to drop me a line if you have any questions. Originally from Toledo, Ohio, I am currently based out of Nashville, Tennessee.

Violin Professor at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire of Music (UK) Violin Professor at Guildhall School of Music and Drama (Junior Department), London, UK Concert violinist and recording artist (CD recordings with RPO and other leading musicians and orchestras)

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!

I am a Juilliard-trained violist with 6 years of experience in teaching viola and violin to all ages and levels. My expertise is classical music, with additional training in Irish fiddle as well as frequent participation in jazz, contemporary, and multidisciplinary ensembles.

Fiddler and composer Elizabeth Davidson-Blythe grew up in Boston, Massachusetts where she was introduced to Scottish traditional music at a young age through the playing of Hanneke Cassel. After several years of accomplished classical playing, including performances with Yo-Yo Ma & The Silk Road Ensemble, she rediscovered her love of traditional music when studying abroad in…

Hannah Penzner is a soprano from Los Angeles, California. Most recently she recieved her masters in musoc from Frost School of Music in vocal performance. Hannah has played roles such as Esmeralda (The Bartered Bride), Comtesse (Cherubin), Manon (Manon), Zerlina (Don Giovanni), and Susanna (Le Nozze di Figaro).

Hello! In the 34 years that I have played viola I have been fortunate to share stages with such musicians as Randy Newman, Ray Charles, Martin Chalifour, Zuill Bailey, Vadym Kholodenko, Twila Paris and Branson's Liverpool Legends. My orchestral and chamber experience includes a wide range of styles and eras from Bach to Bollywood!

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.