Carolina Neves

Carolina Neves is a Brazilian-American violinist/violist living in the St. Louis, MO. Carolina began her studies at the age of 5 in Belém, Brazil. She studied at the Carlos Gomes Conservatory under Evgeni Ratchev and Nikholai Khit. At the age of 15, she immigrated to the United States with her family to pursue her violin studies. Carolina holds undergraduate and master degrees in violin performance from the University of Missouri-Columbia under the instruction of professor Eva Szekely. Carolina has performed in North and South America as a soloist, chamber and orchestral musician. She is the principal violist of the MUNY, and regularly performs with the Metropolitan Orchestra of St. Louis, Paducah Symphony Orchestra, Illinois Symphony Orchestra, Union Avenue Opera, the Missouri Symphony, St. Louis Chamber Soloists, and Winter Opera St. Louis. Carolina also enjoys performing a broad range of musical styles. Most recent recording artists include Michael Bublé, Transiberian Orchestra, Video Games Live, the Eagles, The Who, The Beach Boys and others. 

I have 15+ years of teaching experience. I am passionate about teaching students of all ages. I believe every student can learn to play the violin or viola well if given the right instructions from the beginning. It creates an environment where the student thrives and ends up having more fun because they know they sound good! I firmly believe in teaching students perfect technique so they can go on and play well in many different styles of music and succeed.