Learn from Great Strings Teachers

Hello! I have been teaching violin, viola, ukulele, and piano for over 6 years. I have been playing violin for over 20 years and am currently in two bands. I was trained classically through private lessons and graduated from Pinellas County Center for the Arts for violin. I also studied Music at Southeastern University, specializing in violin.

With over 25 years of teaching and performance experience, I am passionate about fostering musical growth and personal development through violin and string education. I hold a Master of Music in Violin Performance from the prestigious Rotterdam Conservatory (2001) and a Bachelor of Music from the Sweelinck Conservatory in Amsterdam (1999).

Hello, I’m Hiyori! I have experience tutoring violinists and violists of all ages and skill levels, ranging from 5 years old to over 70. In my private lessons, I prioritize building a strong foundation in music theory alongside technical development, as I believe understanding the “why” behind the music is essential for long-term growth.

Hello, I'm Ben! I teach guitar, electric bass, and violin. I've been a guitar teacher for over twenty years and have taught hundred hundreds of students how to play. I teach students a mix between songs they want to learn, and exercises that develop strong musical fundamentals.

Kyla Gabka has been studying the performing arts since she was four years old. She is a singer, pianist, violinist, and actress. She has a BA in Music and BA in Musical Theatre from Columbia College Chicago. Kyla has had so many wonderful opportunities to share the knowledge that she has gained throughout all her time of being a performing artist.

Tim Bischof's mission is to help anyone who has been told they're not able to play guitar, or have quit out of frustration, or been told they're too old or too young to play. Tim Bischof loves introducing young beginners to their first songs, helping adult students find their voice in music & guiding players in advanced or specialized study.

I am a professional cellist and cello teacher based in France, with experience performing in orchestras and ensembles in France and Brazil. Alongside my performing career, I am completing a Master’s degree in Musicology at Sorbonne Université in Paris, where my research focuses on listening, inner hearing, and orchestral performance.

With 20 years of professional pedagogical and performing experience, I am excited to meet you and get to know your artistic goals and aspirations! I am a member of Hartford Symphony, Portland Symphony, Cape Cod Symphony and the New Haven Symphony Orchestras, as well as an experienced chamber musician with over a decade of experience as a former member of the Haven String Quartet.

Hello and welcome! I've been passionate about teaching cello for most of my life, and have invested extensively in building and refining my pedagogical approach. I have 25 years of experience teaching cellists from many backgrounds, ages 4-80, from complete beginners to cellists preparing for professional careers.

Hailed by many as the world’s leading solo bassist, Michael Manring has been pushing back the boundaries of what’s possible on the bass guitar for decades. While his technical skill and innovations always make an impression, it is his ability to communicate on a profound emotional level that most touches listeners.