The Virtual String Studio

The Virtual String Studio was born out of innovation, inspiration, and passion. where the motto was "no problems, only solutions. Having grown up in a small location where there was limited access to quality resources to further my musical ambitions, I certainly understand how hard it can be to find a patient teacher who can make learning to play a... n instrument fun. When you finally find one, you want to keep him or her. For many years, my dedicated parents would drive me long distances to my lessons and did so faithfully. Those formative experiences helped shape me into the teacher I am now. In 2017, I moved from New York to Georgia for a teaching position at a fine arts high school. I had a great, thriving private studio of students whom I loved and once I left, they would face having very few options for taking lessons in the area. Innovation and problem solving ensued and before I knew it, The Virtual String Studio was born! Using twenty-first century technology, I developed a platform and system in which I could not only teach my students from a distance, but do it effectively, achieving our goals together. I've had so much success teaching virtually that I decided to market the studio in additional regions. While I do have a "day-job" at school (I don't really consider it a job though, I consider it my passion and it's who I am!), I thoroughly enjoy private teaching. It challenges me in different ways and strengthens my teaching skill set. After twenty-five years of violin playing, a music teaching degree, fourteen years of private teaching, and seven years of successful classroom instrumental/music teaching experience, I can confidently say that I still consider myself a student. As Robert Heinlein said, "When one teaches, two learn. His words could never be more true. Music is a journey. It's rarely ever about "the end" (unless you're auditioning for Idol or The Voice), rather what we do along the way to form and shape ourselves while our desires lead the way. I'd like to welcome you to my studio and ...Read More