Learn from Great Suzuki Violin Teachers

Hi! I’m Diany López, and I’m originally from beautiful Costa Rica. My musical journey began when I was just a child, holding a violin that would eventually lead me to a lifelong passion. Today, I’m a certified Viola and Violin teacher through the University of Northwestern, with degrees in Violin Performance and Psychology.

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.

With over 20 years of teaching and performing experience, I have now joined the online educators force. As an educator I have taught in 4 different countries (Spain, Ireland, UK and Norway) to students of all ages, adapting my methods to the individual needs.

Understanding the violin is the fastest way to improve. Many violinists reach a point where they know what they want to achieve but do not know how to get there: a sound that does not improve, recurring technical difficulties, unnecessary tension, or the feeling of being stuck despite practicing many hours.

I have taught individual private lessons for five years to students of all ages and skill levels. In addition to my own studio of private students, I am currently helping launch Kansas State University's String Academy- a program for young violinists to attend weekly group classes, rent instruments free of charge, and learn foundational technique and repertoire.

I am a classically trained multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and composer with over 15 years of teaching experience in music schools, high schools, and private instruction. Educated at London’s Trinity College of Music, I hold ABRSM Grade 8 certifications in singing, violin, and music theory, alongside advanced studies in piano and guitar.

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 a dedicated violin/bowed strings teacher with experience working with students of all ages and levels. My approach centers on building a strong technical foundation through proper posture, bowing, intonation, and tone production. I create personalized lesson plans tailored to each student's needs, focusing on clear, step-by-step progress.

A versatile and charismatic artist, Chilean-American violist Daniel Lamas maintains a dynamic career as both performer and educator. Since his solo debut at sixteen, Daniel has appeared globally as a recitalist, chamber musician, and orchestral principal.

Leticia has loved music her entire life. She took piano for four years, guitar for two, but found her true calling with the violin. Once she found her passion, she began working very hard to attain her goals of playing at the local youth orchestra in her county.