Nicole Dionne is a classically trained violinist, studying under Belinda Whitney. She is a current junior at Western Connecticut State University, pursuing her Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education. She has been playing violin for approximately thirteen years. At … [Read more...] about Teacher Spotlight Nicole Dionne
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Teacher Spotlight Stephan Tieszen
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
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
