Learn from Great Fiddle Teachers

I've been playing the violin/fiddle for 35 years, originally studying violin performance at Marywood University before beginning the gradual switch from classical violin to fiddle. Most recently, I've played professionally in a three times Grammy-nominated band from Taiwan: The Muddy Basin Ramblers.

I studied jazz violin and improvisation with Swiss violinist Sophie Lussi in Buenos Aires, Argentina (2009-2014). I also studied harmony and linear improvisation in the Jazz department at the J.B. Massa Municipal School of Music in Rosario, Argentina.

I am a violin teacher with 16 years of musical training and experience in solo and orchestral performance. I love teaching and have taught ages 7-20+. I'm a Senior Violin Major at the University of South Alabama, and a member of the USA Honors College. During my time in school I have been a member of the USA Orchestra, String Ensemble, and Celtic Ensemble.

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.

Rachel Leader (she/her) is violin/fiddle and clawhammer banjo teacher and performing artist based in Western Massachusetts. Initially trained in classical violin through the Suzuki method, Rachel has expanded her expertise to traditional genres including folk, old-time, country, Cajun, bluegrass, klezmer, Greek, and Balkan music.

Hi I'm Daniel and I've been teaching the violin with passion and dedication since 2010. I've probably taught over a hundred of students of all ages, levels and walks of life, from very beginners and children to aspiring professionals and mature enthusiasts — I really enjoy working and interacting with everybody.

Tory Horner is a fiddler based in Cambridge, MA. She started consistently playing for dances in the Asheville music scene in 2023 and has since started a contra dance band in New England called Here on the Hill. A graduate of Vassar College with a music degree focused on violin performance.

Remember that video you saw on the Today Show, ABC World News Tonight, Ellentube, and Classic.FM of the toddler hugging the violinist playing Can't Help Falling in Love? Yep, that was me! 😄 🎻 I'm Laura, a professional working violinist in New York City, and I can't wait to be your teacher!

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.

Hi! My name is Helena Lalita, and I’m a passionate violin, viola, and fine arts teacher with over 13 years of experience. I’ve had the pleasure of working with students of all ages and abilities, and I genuinely love sharing my love for music and the arts with them. It’s amazing how much joy I get from connecting with my students on a personal level.