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Instrument(s): Piano, Violin
City: Houston
About Samantha Arizpe
Samantha Arizpe, a Houston native, is a graduate of Florida State University where she earned her Masters in violin performance under the tutelage of Dr. Shannon Thomas. She enjoys performing and loves to teach both classical and mariachi music. Samantha has volunteered her time performing in various chamber ensembles for...
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Instrument(s): Bass, Violin
City: Houston
About Sharon Montes
Sharon Montes is a native Houstonian who grew up learning the violin before switching to the double bass. Sharon studied double bass at the University of Texas at Arlington with Dr. Jack Unzicker on a full scholarship where her love for classical music unfolded further. She took every opportunity to...
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Instrument(s): Cello, Piano, Violin
City: Houston
About Omar Escobedo
Native Houstonian, Omar Escobedo, began his musical journey playing violin at the age of 10 followed by cello and piano at the age of 15. As principal cellist and assistant principal for the section, Omar participated in the American Festival for the Arts Summer Music Conservatory early in his career....
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Instrument(s): Composition, Drums, Guitar, Piano, Violin, Voice, Ukulele
City: Miami/South Florida
About Barbara Aguirre
Barbara Ann Aguirre grew up in Miami and began to play piano at a very young age. She enjoyed playing songs from the radio by ear. By 2nd grade she was taking private lessons and in 4th grade she became the Church pianist at her private school.
Barbara was...
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Instrument(s): Viola, Violin
City: Seattle
About Evan Uebelacker
For many of us, we can trace the birth of our love and passion for music to a single moment. Something we experienced, saw, or heard flicked a switch sending us on this incredible journey through the world of music. For Evan, that switch was flicked when his 3rd grade...
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Instrument(s): Piano, Violin, Voice
City: Washington, DC
About Jeannine Webb
Jeannine "Jeannie" Webb is a voice, piano, and violin instructor in the D.C. area. She earned her B.S. in Music at Towson University, where she primarily studied voice with Dr. Theresa Bickham, Dr. Phillip Collister, and Leah Inger. Jeannie began her musical training at the age of 5, sitting at...
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Instrument(s): Violin
City: Houston
About Cristina Abouelias
Always seeking the path towards growth and discovery Cristina has been challenging her musical and artistic capabilities since the young age of 5. She first learned the musical language and tone of the piano, studying under various teachers until she was 10 years old. Piano gave her the ability to...
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Instrument(s): Music Education, Music In Your School Specialist, Strings, Viola, Violin
City: Washington, DC
About Alex McConnell
Alex McConnell, a native of Chesapeake, Virginia, has been playing violin since age ten. He is a senior music education major who is currently a student of Dr. Elizabeth Adams. He has previously studied with Jennifer Kim, and Dr. Laura Kobayashi. Due to his passion for education, Alex has immersed...
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Instrument(s): Piano, Viola, Violin, Music Theory
City: Washington, DC
About Gersh Chervinskiy
Gershik Chervinsky is a Russian-born Violin, Viola, Piano, and Music Theory instructor based in the D.C. area. As an avid performer and educator, he has a lifetime of experience in music and a passion for helping students experience the joy, creativity, and positivity that can come from their study.
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Instrument(s): Bass, Cello, Guitar, Viola, Violin, Mandolin
City: Atlanta
About Jennifer Aikey
Mrs. Jennifer Aikey (last name pronounced eye-key) started her musical journey at the age of 10 when starting violin through the Richmond County Orchestra program in Augusta, GA, her hometown. At the age of 12, she picked up the guitar and began writing songs, and has been a singer-songwriter ever...
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Instrument(s): Cello, Composition, Violin, Music Theory
City: Seattle
About Douglas Yassen
Cello and Violin Teacher Douglas Yassen is a Seattle-based musician. He is originally from Texas and moved to Seattle to further pursue his music career. Douglas teaches cellists and violinists ranging from beginners to advanced students. He has worked in the Lubbock and Allen ISD's in Texas working as a...
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Instrument(s): Piano, Viola, Violin, Voice, Ukulele
City: Denver
About Amy Kopatich
Amy Kopatich is a Colorado native who attended Columbine High School. She recently retired from Jefferson County Public schools as a music teacher. She has a BME degree from Colorado State University and a MM degree in voice/pedagogy from The University of Colorado at Boulder.
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