Larissa Mapua is a viola teacher dedicated to sharing her passion for music and mindfulness. She has performed at Carnegie Hall, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and at the U.S. Capitol for members of the 114th U.S. Congress. Additionally, she has performed for the 12th President of the Philippines, Fidel V. Ramos and has been featured on live television for Georgia Public Broadcasting. The National Federation of Music Clubs recognized her achievements with the Rose Thomas Smith Award.

In 2016, she received her Bachelor of Music degree at DePaul University, where she studied with Rami Solomonow and Doyle Armbrust. Additionally, she studied with Matthew Daline. She completed her Master of Music degree at Indiana University Jacobs School of Music in 2018, from the studio of Edward Gazouleas. Currently, she performs with The Orchestra Now at Bard College.
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A personal note on teaching:
My pedagogy teachers include Dr. Olga Kaler, Dr. Carla Trynchuk, Dr. Clifford Colnot, Dr. Frank Diaz, and Mimi Zweig, director of the internationally renowned Indiana University String Academy. Students' long-term progress are at the forefront of my values. I have taught for 10 years and have experience teaching in Cobb County, Georgia public middle and high schools.

Teaching is one of my greatest joys and students of all ages and interests are welcome to study with me. Currently, I am only teaching online amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Take care and please feel welcome to reach out for any questions.