Violinist Stephan Tieszen has a Bachelors from the Mannes College of Music, a Masters from the Juilliard School and a Doctorate of Musical Arts from the Yale School of Music. He studied violin with Mischa Mischakoff, Guila Bustabo, Sally Thomas, Sidney Harth, and Gabriel … [Read more...] about Teacher Spotlight Stephan Tieszen
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Teacher Spotlight-Claire Lane
Picking up the violin at six, Claire embarked on her journey through music and has been happily performing ever since. As the years passed, she eventually joined the pop string group, Vivace and later toured the West Coast, and went on to perform in the prestigious and famed … [Read more...] about Teacher Spotlight-Claire Lane
Why the violin is so popular
Why Playing the Violin is so Popular The violin is the most popular instrument among young orchestral students and one of the overall most frequently played options, but what makes this instrument so special? Violins play melodies far more frequently than other orchestral … [Read more...] about Why the violin is so popular
Your Child’s Brain on Violin Lessons
The more we use our brains, the more capable they become. This is especially true for young children who are still forming connections and neural pathways. Many different studies have been done that prove that music lessons can unlock a child's cognitive potential, enhancing … [Read more...] about Your Child’s Brain on Violin Lessons
