Learn from Great Violin Teachers

I began playing the violin at the age of 11. My first violin instruction was in Reno, Nevada with Valerie Nelson of the Reno Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra. Since the late 90's, I have played in over a dozen symphony orchestras, soloing with the Orchestra of Southern Utah, the Southwest Symphony, and the Symphony of the Canyons.

I am a classically trained violinist/violist who enjoys sharing her knowledge of these instruments with others of all ages. I have been playing/performing for many decades now and teaching for about 30 years. I really enjoy beginning students as well as intermediate and seasoned players.

Green Bouzard is a versatile classical violinist, fiddle player, pianist, songwriter, improviser, and cross-genre musician with over 25 years' experience playing the violin and 14 years' experience teaching violinists and violists of all ages and abilities. Green has played the piano for over 30 years, and has taught piano lessons for 20.

Jiawei began his violin studies with renowned violinist Chai Liang at the age of 10. During the eight year of studying with Chai Liang, he has entered and won violin competitions in China. Jiawei is alumni of the Central Conservatory Preparatory School in Beijing.

I’m a dedicated violin educator and performer with a passion for helping young musicians grow with confidence, discipline, and joy. With extensive experience teaching children of all ages and backgrounds, I specialize in tailoring lessons to each student’s personality and learning environment—because no two students are alike, and each one deserves a unique, supportive approach.

I have played violin in a variety of settings, whether solo in recitals, or in chamber music groups and orchestras. I developed my skills in a chamber music orchestra through high school, where the orchestra was small and just strings, and I also played in chamber music groups like quartets. We toured and played in Alice Tully Hall and the Istanbul Youth Orchestra Festival.

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.

Hi! I'm Holly and I started playing violin at 14 years old, which is actually kind of late for most string players. I believe you can start playing an instrument at any age though and you're never too old to pick up a new hobby! I was a very serious player and I made progress quickly.

I am a violin and piano teacher based in Seville, Spain. I completed my Professional Degree in Violin Performance at the Real Conservatorio Profesional de Música Manuel de Falla (Cádiz) between 2014 and 2020, where I developed a strong foundation in classical performance, chamber music, and music theory.

Hello! My name is Nicole, and I am a violinist, music educator, and certified elementary and special education teacher. I earned a bachelor's degree in Music Media with a concentration in violin from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette in 2020. I have been playing both piano and violin for over 20 years now and have experience both teaching and performing.