Learn from Great Strings Teachers

Ryan Schindler is the Los Angeles Regional Director of the California Bluegrass Association and has helped many students though his weekly bluegrass jam, private lessons, and in writing books to help students progress quickly (i.e. The Golden Standard or Bluegrass Guitar - How to play Fast NOW). Ryan grew up in upstate New York playing in rock and jazz bands.

Hi! I’m Nare, a viola and violin teacher with 4 years of experience teaching students of all ages and levels, both online and in person. I’m passionate about helping each student reach their full potential, and I create lessons that are fun, motivating, and tailored to your personal goals—whether it’s preparing for exams, exploring new repertoire, or simply enjoying the joy of…

I am a passionate orchestral musician and freelance teacher based in Columbus, Ohio, where I enjoy performing with the Columbus Symphony and working toward my Doctoral degree at the University of Cincinnati. I hold a Bachelor of Music in Viola Performance from the Eastman School of Music, as well as a Master's degree and Performance Diploma from the Indiana University Jacobs…

My name is Tristan Norton and I have been a guitarist, bassist, gigging, composing, and teaching musician in Northern California for 13 years. I am a graduate of Berkeley’s prestigious California Jazz Conservatory with a Bachelor’s of Music in Jazz Studies.

I began playing music when I was 8 years old and started playing professionally as a teenager. I started teaching in-person lessons in 1987 and opened my own studio 20 years ago. I have also been a faculty member at a local Fine Arts Center for 14 years.

I hold a Master of Music degree in Violin Performance from Oklahoma City University, where I graduated with Dean’s List Honors and Honor Graduate recognition. I also completed doctoral-level studies in Violin Performance at the University of Houston. As an educator, I have taught orchestra, choir, classroom music, and violin in both China and the United States.

I am a cellist, composer, and conductor with a degree in Music from Harvard University. Alongside my work as a performer, I have taught cello and piano to students of different ages and levels, from children picking up an instrument for the first time to older students preparing for auditions.

Hello, my name is Tijana and I am a professional Harpist. I have recently relocated back to Melbourne after living in London, Amsterdam and Serbia for the past couple of years. I have a Bachelor's degree in Harp from the Faculty of Music Art in Belgrade, Serbia; a Master's degree in Harp from the Faculty of Music Art in Belgrade, Serbia and a Master's degree in Harp from the…

As a professional musician and educator with 30 years of performance experience, my mission is to help students unlock their full rhythmic and artistic potential through a holistic approach to music. Today, my strengths as an instructor lie in my ability to bridge the gap between rigorous classical discipline and the dynamic adaptability required in modern commercial music.

Olga Shishkina is an internationally active gusli artist and educator, pianist, organist and composer with over 20 years of professional experience. She has performed in the USA, Japan and Europe and gave solo concerts in California, Paris on some of the world's best venues.