Hi, I was born in Ukraine in 1982, and left for the states in 1989. I studied musical composition at UCSD, and have taught Orchestra at many public and private schools in San Diego for over a decade. I played in many ensembles of varying styles on various instruments. The combination of all these experiences have led me to create a complete music system.

I started studying classical violin at the age of nine in the cold heartland of Alaska. During my K-12 years I had the privilege of taking private lessons, playing in various music groups, and was a member of the Anchorage Honors Orchestra, Anchorage Jr. Youth Symphony, and Anchorage Youth Symphony.

The teacher who I think taught me the most, however, had to be Walter Olivares. What he taught me was a new perspective to the violin that has changed my entire outlook of violin study and music. It is this changed perspective that has driven me to become a better musician and mentor. My time spent studying with him at the University of Alaska, Anchorage as well as playing with him in the UAA Sinfonia are some of my best memories.

Currently I am a freelance violinist who enjoys spending his free time playing and improvising music with friends.

Aloha fellow violist. My name is Fredrina. I am 24, and a Violist. I have been playing for 16 years enjoying it.

I am currently attending College for Music Education for the Violin and Generals.

My focus; is to motivate you to be the best violist you can be. As you can see my Headline says "Violin and Chocolate". I believe that in all of my lessons being rewarded for doing your best, is my motto. With Confidence as a Teacher and as a student I can benefit you as your teacher. Lastly I also believe that, not only am I a Teacher, I can also be the Student. With Team work, I can also learn something from you.

I have a bachelors in Violin, Viola and Vocal Performance, that I earned while on full scholarship for music. I started violin as a young child with the Suzuki Method and later added viola. I began singing professional gigs while still in high school, and was the youngest member ever with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Chorus at 17. I also have extensive experience singing in non-classical groups and bands and am comfortable performing and teaching musical theatre, pop, country, opera, operetta, and church music. With solid vocal technique my students are able to cross genres with ease, and sing whatever inspires them musically.

I currently sing with the San Diego Master Chorale and the San Diego Symphony. I was concertmaster in several symphony orchestras and have played as section leader for viola in numerous groups. I also play in and manage a string quartet and am also currently coaching small group string ensembles.

I am comfortable teaching with various...

I have been playing violin for over 16 years and teaching violin lessons for over 8 years. Whether you have just picked up a violin for the first time or you've been playing for a while I would love to share my classical training and knowledge of technique and style with you! While earning my degrees in Music Education as well as Violin Performance from Wichita State University I played solo violin, as well as in orchestra and smaller groups.

I began playing the violin and piano when I was 4 years old. My mother was a piano teacher for over 30 years with contagious passion for music and her students, so with training in perfect pitch, sight-reading, and other musicianship skills, I began performing solo and in ensembles. I soon became an assistant teacher, beginning my own private lessons.
Since elementary school, I've been a part of the church choir, school band, and orchestra. As I entered high school, I decided to become more active and take leadership in the ensembles. I became the Concert Mistress of the symphonic and string orchestra and held onto my first chair until graduation. I also participated in the San Jose Philharmonic Orchestra, as first violinist. I was a first violinist of the Korean American Music Supporters Association (KAMSA), performing a concert at the Disney Concert Hall. Since 1997, I have won countless awards from CWC Annual Music Competitions, California Music Education Association, KTVN Bay...

I began playing the violin in 3rd grade in my school general music class and instantly fell in love with it. I begged my mom for private lessons and after a year, she finally caved in. By my freshman year in high school, I had decided that I wanted to major in violin performance in college and make a career out of being a classical violinist.
I went on to earn my Bachelor of Music in violin performance from State University of New York at Purchase. During my freshman year, I began teaching private violin and viola lessons at the Westport Music Center in Connecticut. I quickly realized that teaching is very fulfilling and that I loved sharing my passion and knowledge of the violin with others. While in undergrad, I also won my first job in a part time professional orchestra, the Ridgefield Symphony in Connecticut.
After completing my Bachelor's degree, I went on to earn my Master of Music from Boston University, also in violin performance. During the two years I lived in...

I love to teach the violin and fiddle. I really enjoy working with adult beginners to help them discover music. You are never too old to learn! My specialty is working with young children to establish a wonderful foundation for the student with the violin and musicianship with both the violin and fiddle. I am a structured teacher who is helpful, friendly and fun to work with. In working with young children I encourage the parent to be involved with the lessons...to partnership, so that the child will progress and have an enjoyable experience. I use a modern approach in the use of teaching materials; books that inspire and encourage the student at his/her level and age group. Having taught several instruments during the past 15 years...I understand the importance of passing on musical knowledge to brave beginners who are starting out on the pathway to a musical life. Music lessons can be a wonderful "corner stone" and a building block to a person's life be they young or old,...