Violin with Philip O.

Philip is an accomplished concert violinist and experienced teacher who has been teaching professionally for 15 years. Philip has distinguished himself as a skilled teacher for aspiring young musicians. His students have won numerous awards, and have garnered acceptance into competitive youth symphonies and ensembles, and music conservatories. As a performer, Philip has held positions with various professional symphony orchestras around the country, including Austin Symphony Orchestra, Tulsa Symphony Orchestra, Greensboro Symphony Orchestra, and numerous others. And he has performed in numerous public concerts and functions as a soloist and an ensemble musician. As a chamber ensemble musician, he has performed in public masterclasses for various renowned string quartets, including the Tokyo Quartet, the Julliard Quartet, the Belcea Quartet, The Pacifica Quartet, the Miro Quartet, and numerous others. As an educator, he has served as the Vice President of the Durham Music Teacher Association, an affiliate of Music Teachers National Association, and has taught at music festivals and workshops around the country. Philip received his Bachelor’s and Master’s of Music degrees in Violin Performance from Irvine S. Gilmore School of Music and Weitzenhoffer Family College of Fine Arts. His principle teachers included Jacob Robbins and Hal Grossman, acclaimed students of Paul Makanowitzky, Dorothy DeLay, and Erick Friedman. Philip has created a detailed curriculum of violin technique for his students, incorporating the great pedagogical methods of Ivan Galamian, Suzuki, and Paul Roland. Allowing for the uniqueness of each student, his differentiated instruction offers customized learning for each student based on their personality, personal interest, needs, and strengths. Philip also emphasizes performance as a critical vehicle for learning. His private students participate in several performances each year, in formal recitals, festivals, and community concerts.