Born in Qingdao, Tong started playing the violin as a hobby at the age of 5. She won numerous prizes in the Greater Cleveland area – twice a prize winner of the Cleveland CPEA talent scholarship competition and was a soloist with the Lakeland Civic Orchestra. She studied at the Cleveland Institute of Music’…

Violinist Taylor Lighthill, originally from the Washington D.C. area, is a graduate of New York University. Her previous teachers include Anton Miller, Nicolas Kendall, Zino Bogachek, Ricardo Cyncynates, Rhonda Cole, and Martha Shackford. Taylor has participated in master classes with Donald Weilerstein of th…

Aubrey Lisowski is a Northern Virginia based Violin and Viola teacher. Aubrey has extensive experience with students of all ages, from age 5 through adulthood. She studied under many amazing teachers throughout the years who have fostered her passion for music and teaching. Passing on this love of music an…

Dallas native and violinist Ella Loman is both a deeply passionate performer and a highly enthusiastic educator. An eager learner from the start, Ella began her studies at the age of four after her parents could no longer ignore her persistent desire to play violin and decided to put her in violin lessons. By…

Anastasia, originally from Michigan, relocated to Texas in 2008. Her love for the violin began at the age of 10, and since then, she has been unwavering in her dedication to the instrument. Joining her school orchestra during elementary school, she continued to be an integral part of various ensembles through…

Jamie Lundi is a Euphonist, Trombonist, and Tubist from Orlando, FL. In Orlando, he gained his musical experience playing in bands at Meadowbrook Middle and Evans High School. In high school he participated in events around the city including various concerts, battle of the bands, and parades, such as the M.L…

Leah Gastler is an enthusiastic musician with a love of collaboration and communication. Having begun her musical studies on the violin, she took on the viola as her voice of preference during high school. While maintaining both instruments, she studied viola at Bard College Conservatory with Steven Tenenbom …

Steven Madonia, originally from Long Island, New York has an extensive background in string instruments, orchestral performance, and education. Steven received his Bachelor’s Degree from SUNY Potsdam’s Crane School of Music for music education in 2018. One year later, Steven completed his Master’s Degree at t…

Judy Manning ARCM is a seasoned Violin/Viola professional with over four decades of experience in London, UK. She honed her craft at the Royal College of Music, acquiring the qualifications that would pave the way for a distinguished career. Following her studies, Judy successfully secured a coveted post as a…

Larissa Mapua is a Filipino-American violin and viola teacher dedicated to sharing her passion for music. Selected by the John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts, she performed Debussy’s String Quartet, Op.10 at the U.S. Capitol for members of the 114th U.S. Congress. She was invited to perform for Fidel V…