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Joel’s career as a violinist reflects his eclectic musical interests. From free improv shows at ABC No Rio, to his own classical series at St. Ann’s Church in Brooklyn, to new music at Galapagos Art Space, to Radio City’s Spring Spectacular and Broadway’s Burn the Floor, to past membership in metal band Resolution15, Joel is equally comfortable on the pop and rock stage as he is…

Hey everyone! My name is Walt and I'm a guitar and bass instructor whose biggest passion is playing and teaching music to people who are passionate about it too! I graduated from Adelphi University with a Bachelor of Science in Music but more importantly, I've gained tons of experience over the years by playing live, teaching and writing music.

I am a passionate musician, a believer that through (smart) work and persistence, one can achieve his/hers objectives. Teaching is a big passion of mine and I want to pass onto others my enthusiasm for music and violin playing. Music bio: I was born in Porto, Portugal, and began studying the violin at the age of 3 through the Suzuki method.

I am not currently accepting new students at this time. If you wish to schedule a lesson with me, please communicate this with me and we can make sure to find a time that fits out schedules. I have been playing music for 20 years over a variety of instruments including piano, bass guitar, acoustic and electric guitar, vocals, kit, trumpet, flute, and many more.

Elyse is a professional violinist with over 30 years of playing experience and over 20 years of experience teaching students of all ages and ability levels. She holds a B.Mus. degree in Violin Performance from the School of Music at the University of British Columbia. --- Musically inclined from birth, Seattle native Elyse Jacobson began studying the violin at the age of five.

A classical-crossover violinist with a virtuosic rock flair, Siobhan Cronin has performed with some of the most iconic artists in recent history including the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Michael Bublé, Josh Groban, Ricky Martin, Wyclef Jean, Sarah McLachlan, Plácido Domingo, Andrea Bocelli, Earth Wind and Fire, Rod Stewart, and others.

Mark Helias is a renowned bassist and composer who has performed throughout the world for more than four decades. After his studies at Rutgers University (B.A. 1974) and The Yale School of Music (M.M. 1976), he began his international career in the Anthony Braxton Quartet.

I am a composer, arranger, and bassist who began my musical journey in 2010 at the Fernando Sor Music School, where I graduated in Music Production in 2014. I later pursued a degree in Composition at Universidad Central, graduating with honors in 2019, and completed a masters degree at the Liceu Conservatory in Barcelona, where I currently live.

Hi friend! I am so glad you are interested in learning to play the harp! I am a mother of 4 and I love teaching. I have played the harp for 24 years, have won 2 national titles and been a part of the Philharmonic Orchestra in college. I am also trained as a teacher of the Suzuki method and studied under Mary Kay Waddington, author of the Suzuki Books for Harp.

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.