Brianna holds a bachelor of music in voice from Oberlin Conservatory, and a master of music in voice from Indiana University. Certified in vocology, she focuses on teaching sustainable vocal techniques, vocal rehabilitation, and injury prevention. Brianna works with her students to develop healthy singing habits, build confidence and musicianship skills, and grow their love of singing. Her performance credits include opera, musical theater, and concert work.
Learn MoreRachel Leader is violin/fiddle and clawhammer banjo teacher and performing artist based in Western Massachusetts. Initially trained in classical violin, Rachel is also deeply rooted in folk, old-time, country, Cajun, bluegrass, klezmer, Greek, and Balkan music. Rachel co-founded critically-acclaimed ensembles including Mamaliga and Magid Ensemble, and has performed and taught at festivals including Yiddish Summer Weimar and KlezKanada. Rachel was a recipient of the 2021 New Klezmer Leaders Fellowship from the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music.
Learn MoreViolinist Austin Berman is a former concertmaster, classical performer, and passionate teacher who prides himself on his analytical, strategic, and creative approach to music and violin technique. Over the past decade, he has taught students of all ages and levels, ranging from young beginners and adult amateurs to elite conservatory applicants and competition participants. Austin studied at Colburn, Princeton University (A.B.), and Juilliard (M.M.). His primary teachers and mentors include Li Lin (Juilliard), Glenn Dicterow (ex NY Phil), Robert Lipsett (Colburn), and CJ Chang (Philly Orch).
Learn MoreJapanese Violinist, Koko Watanabe is excited to share her passion with students who love making music. She graduated from Cleveland Institute of Music where she earned Artist Diploma in Violin Performance. She is a member of ProMusica Chamber Orchestra and has performed with the Pittsburgh Symphony regularly. Koko is a certified Suzuki Method instructor and has over 10 years of experience. She provides a positive, fun, and safe environment to each class and likes to focus on developing beautiful tone/posture. Parental involvement is welcomed and encouraged for beginners under 10 years old.
Learn MoreHelenmarie Vassiliou is a New York City based violinist who joined the New Jersey Symphony in fall 2023. She holds positions with the Colorado Music Festival, Allentown Symphony Orchestra, Symphony in C, and Baltimore-based string orchestra Mt. Vernon Virtuosi. She has also appeared with Artosphere Festival Orchestra, Princeton Symphony, Hamptons Music Festival, New World Symphony, and plays regularly with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra.
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