Learn from Great Strings Teachers

Hello, my name is Damian and I've been teaching both in school and privately for 20+ years. I am a seasoned musician, stagehand (IATSE210), music educator, and live music streamer. My journey began in Tasmania, Australia, and has included teaching in schools (Department of Education Tasmania (2009-2016)), service in the Australian Army Band Corps Tasmania (2005-2013), private…

Joey Chang has played cello and piano for 30 years and played guitar, studied beatboxing, and songwriting for 20 years. He has performed all over the world as a soloist, with ensembles and bands, and in theatrical productions. Specializing in improvisation and alternative styles such as rock, pop, and jazz, Mr. Chang has also studied classical cello.

Music is more than notes — it’s connection, confidence, and creativity. That’s what I bring to every lesson. I am Kristopher Gottlieb, a guitarist, vocalist, and music creator with over fifteen years of professional experience. From 2012 to 2022, I toured across the United States with the professional band CBDB, performing in numerous cities and festivals nationwide.

Kamilo is a passionate musician and multi-instrumentalist with over 21 years of experience in the music industry. His musical journey began at age of 6, focusing on vocal technique, and at 11, when he discovered his love for the electric bass.

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.

Walker Teret is a multi-instrumentalist and producer from Baltimore, MD. He has appeared on stage in 21 countries alongside an impressive list of artists including The Gene Clark No Other Band (with members of Beach House, Fleet Foxes, The Walkmen, and Wye Oak), Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, MATMOS, Lower Dens, Cass McCombs, Scarlett Johansson, Zane Campbell, and many more.

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.

Demian Arriaga is a drummer and percussionist with over two decades of experience performing, recording, and teaching around the world. His unique energy and rhythm-forward approach have taken him to stages and studios with artists such as Miley Cyrus, Weezer, Lisa, The Jonas Brothers, Carly Rae Jepsen, Tori Kelly, Orianthi, and Streetlight Manifesto, among many others.

Karen Carvalho is a Brazilian cellist and doctoral researcher at the University of Barcelona (Spain). She holds a Master of Music in Cello Performance from Azusa Pacific University in Los Angeles, where she studied with a full scholarship and worked as a teaching assistant.

On top of over 18 years worth of teaching experience at three schools and privately,I started my relationship with music at 12,when I joined the LINDEN HIGH SCHOOL Cadet Band/Marching Band (South African Champions) and learned to play tenor horn,flugelhorn and entry level side drumming.