Meet our violin, viola, and fiddle teachers! They have richly varied experience and areas of expertise, and you can take lessons with just one or several of them!
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Robin Kearton: violin, viola, fiddleRobin enjoys working with beginning to advanced-intermediate players of all ages who want to learn classical or folk styles or explore improvisation. She wants each student have a say in defining their own musical path as she guides them in the technical and musical development. She has experience with several vernacular styles including old-time, bluegrass, and tango, and studied baroque performance practice in graduate school. |
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Genevieve Knoebel: violin, viola, 5-string electric violinGenevieve works with all ages of students. Her teaching is crafted to the individual goals of each student. She specializes in composition and electric violin. |
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Johnny Lusardi: violin, fiddleJohnny enjoys working with students of all ages and levels of experience, from beginners through more advanced students. He has an extensive background in classical violin with experience in solo and orchestral playing as well as chamber music. He has also studied in jazz improvisation and fiddle music (Irish and American). As an instructor, his main goal is to show each of his students that making music is a fun and rewarding experience. |
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Dorothy Martirano: emerita |
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Amanda Ramey: violin, viola, fiddleAmanda teaches beginning to advanced-intermediate players of all ages. She is friendly and engaged. Using a methodical approach, she incorporates folk and classical tunes to help students learn how to play and develop skill. Outside the classical music world she has explored tango, Irish fiddling, and old-time music. |
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Sarah Shultz: violin, viola, electric violin & violaSarah loves teaching violin and viola to all ages, from beginning to advanced intermediate skills. She is comfortable with Suzuki repertoire as well as a more custom program designed for you. |





