String Teachers: Annapolis Area, Eastern Shore, DMV
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Kat Dillon
Violin/Fiddle
Location: Pasadena, MD
Ages: all
Info: Teaching is my passion, and I believe that everyone has music in them that wants to be discovered. After over 20 years of performing with all genres of groups - from Symphonies to a Celtic Rock band - I have a very eclectic background that I can pull from to help you learn the violin. I tailor each lesson and program for each student and their musical preferences. I specialize in Celtic, Bluegrass, and Pop/Rock, but still implement the fundamentals from classical music to teach the proper techniques. I am available for in-person and online lessons. More information can be found on my website: www.stringsandthingsstudios.com
Contact: katdillonmusician@gmail.com
Alessandra Leupold Violin
Location: Annapolis, MD
Ages: 4 - 18
Info: The Animato Suzuki Violin Program, LLC is a Suzuki-based violin studio for children ages 4 and up. This violin program offers a combination of lessons, group classes, parent education sessions, and many performance opportunities. My main goal as director and teacher is to build a strong musical community where students are encouraged to grow as skilled musicians as well as kind people. Please visit www.animatosuzuki.com for more information.
Contact: schneider.alessandra@gmail.com
Kristin Bakkegard
Violin
Location: Arnold, MD
Ages: age 5 and up
Info: Kristin is on faculty at Annapolis Symphony Academy and Broadneck HS, and performs as Associate Principal 2nd Violin with Annapolis Symphony Orchestra. She teaches using a combination of Suzuki and traditional books/techniques, and is Suzuki certified through violin book 3.
Contact: kristin.bakkegard@gmail.com
Katelyn Lyons Peaden
Violin/Viola
Location: Prince Frederick, Maryland
Ages: Age 4 - Adult
Info: Katelyn Lyons Peaden is an avid performer in the Washington D.C. area and is Suzuki certified from Pre-Twinkle through Book 10. Katelyn has been the Principal 2nd Violinist of the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra, the Concertmaster of the Paragon Philharmonia, and a Non-rotating 1st Violinist of the Canton Symphony Orchestra. She loves to share her vast orchestral and solo performance experience with her students. Katelyn has been teaching for 12 years, and has experience teaching students of all ages. Please visit www.klyonspeadenviolin.com for more information.
Contact: katelynlyons.violin@gmail.com
Dr. Paul Bagley
Violin/Viola
Location: Arnold, MD
Ages: All
Info: Violin/viola faculty at AACC and Broadneck HS, concertmaster of Peacherine Ragtime Society Orchestra and Londontowne Symphony. Flexible teaching style to match student's personality, learning style, and goals from casual to music career. Suzuki certified through violin book 3.
Contact: pbagley.violin@gmail.com
Ginger Hildebrand
Guitar, Violin, Fiddle, and Hammered Dulcimer
Location: Severna Park, MD
Ages: 5-95
Info: Specialties in Classical Guitar and Celtic Music, but fluent in all styles. Masters Degree from Peabody Conservatory. Touring Concert Artist for decades. On the adjunct faculty at AACC, Severn School and Key School.
Contact: gingerhildebrand@aol.com
Sarah Larsen
Violin/Viola
Dr. Kimia Hesabi
Viola/Violin
Casey Lebkicker
Viola/Violin
Location: Centreville, MD *Online Only
Ages: All
Info: Teaching is a huge passion of mine. I am currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Viola Performance at the University of Delaware, studying under Dr. Elias Goldstein. I have performed with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra as well as the Maryland All-State junior and senior orchestras during high school.
Contact: caseylebkicker@gmail.com
Gale Shehan
Violin/Viola/Cello
Location: Easton, MD
Ages: 6-80
Info: I have a Bachelors of Music from the University of Ottawa, in Ontario, Canada and a Bachelors Degree in Psychology. I have had extensive training in the Suzuki Method, post graduation, but use other methods depending on the student.
Contact: hgshehan@gmail.com
Jila Jafari
Cello
Location: Annapolis, MD
Levels: Beginner - Intermediate (limited spots available)
Info:
-Graduate of Tehran Conservatory of Music
-Graduate of London Trinity College of Music
-Former cello member of Tehran Symphony Orchestra
- 30+ years of experience in teaching music (Cello, Sight reading, Ear training)
Contact: jilashahin@yahoo.com
Amy Smith
Cello
Dan Shomper
Cello
Nicole Boguslaw
Cello
Nikki Johnson
Violin
Location: Odenton, MD
Ages: All
Info: I absolutely love to teach music to others to help them develop their own passion for music. I have been teaching private violin and beginner piano lessons for about 15 years and in that time I have been blessed to watch my students grow both as individuals and as musicians. I hold a degree in Violin Performance from Towson University.
Contact: nrph.johnson@gmail.com