Learn from Great Strings Teachers

• (2005 – 2010) Director, guitarist and vocalist of the folk ensemble “Takix Huayra” • (2006 – 2008) Various presentations at the Main Church of Conocoto as an outstanding student of the “La Scala” Academy. • 2008 to present) Tutor of music • (2008-2009) Teacher of the Primary Section of the Liceo del Valle Educational Unit, being also in charge of the student group and the choir.

I have been on a life journey that allowed me to travel across the country lecturing, performing music, and teaching therapeutic art. I enjoy discovering how different communities support each other and grow together through the arts. I've been described as talented, funny, warm, loving and luminous. I truly love to teach children music.

Hello! My name is Rubina. I have been teaching violin and viola for 10 years and have experiencing working with students from ages 4-70. I have a Bachelor's of Music from the New England Conservatory of music, Master of Music from HKU Utrechts Conservatorium in Netherlands, and a Master's of Musical Arts from Yale School of Music.

I have always had a passion for music, and I have been lucky enough to have traveled the world playing my violin. During my career, I have never stopped teaching. I have been taught by the best, and I believe that I am qualified to teach what I have learned to others. I have taught students from ages 5-88, no kidding, in the US and in Europe as well.

I'm a professional bass guitarist with over 15 years of experience performing, recording, and teaching. I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Creative Industries from Toronto Metropolitan University, where I developed a strong foundation in both the artistic and business sides of the music industry.

Bio: Jay is a songwriter, guitarist, vocalist, and nationally touring artist with the Americana roots band Mojo Birds. Over 15 years as a performer, he has played more than 1,000 shows across the U.S. He is the Adjunct Professor of Guitar at San Juan College and is completing his master’s degree in songwriting at Berklee College of Music.

Brandon currently holds a Bachelor of Music degree in violin performance, a Master of Music degree in viola performance, and has been working as a professional musician in the Los Angeles area for over a decade. He has performed under the baton of countless renowned composers and conductors such as, Inon Zur, Gary Schymann, Chris Lennertz, Austin Wintory, Bruce Broughton, Russell…

Mark A. Nokes earned his Bachelor of Music Degree from the University of Central Oklahoma in 2005. He has performed in ensembles, as a solo guitarist, for film, and as a session guitarist. Mark has played many diverse styles of music on and off the stage including jazz, rock, rhythm and blues, blues, pop, and metal. He is the author of Modern Guitar Method: A Practical Approach.

Hello, my name is Siobhan. I am a passionate and versatile music teacher with over 25 years of teaching experience. I am dedicated to helping my students achieve their musical goals and enjoy watching them progress. My teaching career began at the age of 16 when I taught private violin lessons.

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.