I earned my Bachelor of Music in Viola Performance and Pedagogy from Brigham Young University and a Master of Music in Viola Performance from the University of Michigan. I have twenty years experience teaching private lessons as well as 10 years coaching chamber music and orchestra. In addition to my many years as a teacher, I've gained extensive performing experiences that have taken me to Canada, Japan, Israel, Jordan, and Egypt. I have also been on the business side of music as a managing partner of the Allegro Quartet in Phoenix, AZ specializing in weddings and special events. As a professional chamber musician and symphony orchestra violist, I've performed both classical and rock styles and have been privileged to play with Johnny Mathis, Rod Stewart, Josh Groban, Clay Aiken, Mannheim Steamroller and the Transiberian Orchestra. Just this year I have created an electric string trio called ELECTRIC STRING FUSION. It is the only group around that can offer both classical...

Hello, I'm Alison and welcome to my page! I truly believe that music is a gift and I am passionate about sharing that gift through teaching and playing. I love music and I definitely love teaching private lessons, which I have been doing for about 7 years now! Every student brings new challenges of which I'm ready to tackle with them and help them grow.

I received my degree in viola performance from the University of Louisville School of Music in May 2010. I studied under Chien-Ju Liao along with many other great violists in the Louisville community. I've also had the pleasure of playing with many quartets, chamber ensembles and orchestras including Louisville Youth Orchestra, All-State, the UofL Symphony, and the Louisville Orchestra. Some of my greatest moments involve playing in Carnegie Hall and premiering a world-class ballet performance with the UofL Symphony Orchestra. Music has been a part of my life since I was little and I can't imagine life without it. Along with...