Violin with Sakari V.

Sakari has taught violin and viola in the Redlands area since 2011. An alumna of the University of Redlands, she is passionate about giving students a well-rounded music education in the early stages of learning their instrument. Her teaching strategies often integrate sight-singing and music theory into the lessons, giving beginning and intermediate students the building blocks for great intonation and music literacy early on. In May 2014, Sakari graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Music in Composition from the University of Redlands. She studied viola with Kira Blumberg and composition with Dr. Anthony Suter during her time at the U of R. She also studied violin and viola with Mark Braunstein for three years prior to pursuing her degree. Since graduation, Sakari continues to perform with ensembles such as the Redlands Community Orchestra, the Southland Symphony Orchestra, Musica Viva, and the Redlands Symphony Orchestra. She also publishes her compositions independently under Tuplets Unlimited Music Publishing (ASCAP).