Catherine Wynder is a violist and violinist originally from Atlanta, Georgia. She studied at the Manhattan School of Music from 2007-2013 and worked as a freelance musician and educator until March, 2020. She taught private lessons, hosted recitals, and performed around the tri-state area. Some venues where s…

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 ce…

Originally from Colombia, Daniela began her violin studies in the year 2008 under the tutelage of professor Angelica Villa. In 2013, Daniela was accepted to the conservatory of the National University of Colombia, the most prestigious institution in the country, where she studied with the renowned violin pro…

Elliot You had a passion for music at a young age. He started playing the violin around the age of 8. His curiosity led him to pick up the guitar, drums, piano, and trumpet. Elliot has played in multiple symphonies in North Carolina (where he was raised) and held titles such as Concertmaster, Associate Concer…

Nina Youn, a violinist with an ever growing passion in teaching and sharing music, has a Bachelor’s in Music from the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University. She is currently pursuing a Masters in Music for Violin Pedagogy and performance under the tutelage of Keng Yuen Tseng.

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Margaret Young-Weitzel was in the faculty of Claflin University as Director of Bands and Assistant Professor of Music Education. She completed her Doctor of Musical Arts at the University of Washington where she studied conducting with Timothy Salzman. She also holds a Masters in Teaching and a Bachelor’s i…

Rachel Lee Zhao is a violinist and instructor who was born and raised in the Shenandoah Valley. Ms. Zhao is currently receiving her Artist Diploma at Shenandoah Conservatory after previously having gained her Bachelor’s in Violin Performance from Oberlin College and Conservatory studying with David Bowlin,…

Paulo von Simson is an accomplished and passionate music educator, dedicated to cultivating a love for music in students of all ages and skill levels. With a solid background in music theory, performance, and education, Paulo brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to Lessons in Your Home.

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