Briana Murphy
Instruments: Violin, Beginner Piano
Styles: Classical, Bluegrass, Jazz, Pop, Country
Teaching Locations: Virtual until further notice
Background: Master of Music in Classical Violin Performance from Belmont University; 10 years of professional musician and private teaching experience
Contact: call/text 715-271-7498 or brimurphymusic@gmail.com
Judith Ablon
Instruments: Viola (beginner-advanced), Violin (early)
Styles: Classical
Teaching Locations: East Nashville
Background: MM in performance (viola) I.U., BFA in performacne (violin) SUNY Purchase, violist with the Nashville Symphony
Contact:judith@ablon.com
Kelly Aus
Instruments: Violin & Viola (beginner-intermediate cello)
Styles: Classical, Contemporary, Worship
Teaching Locations: Franklin, Brentwood, Nashville area
Background: Bachelor of Music in Music Ed (instrumental & vocal) from Concordia College. Member of FM Symphony Orchestra, Huntsville Symphony, Sereno Strings and Journey Church. You can learn more about Kelly on her website!
Contact: ausome@gmail.com
Andrew Bailey
Instruments: Violin, viola
Styles: Traditional and Suzuki violin
Teaching Locations: Clarksville, TN
Background: Bachelor's in Music Performance, currently working toward Master's in Music Performance
Contact: Andrewbailey.violin@gmail.com
Jenny Bifano
Instruments: Violin & Viola
Styles: Classical, Suzuki, Trad, Audition Prep, Chamber Music Coach
Teaching Locations: At your home and around Nashville
Background: Stanford Suzuki training, taught students from age 4-94, has played with SanFrancisco Oper + Ballet Orch., SanFran & Los Angeles Film Recordings, Hollywood Bowl Orch, National Foundation for for the Arts Award
Contact: jenbifano@mac.com
Kysha Bradshaw
Instruments: Violin, Viola, Beginner cello
Styles: Suzuki, fiddle, Irish
Teaching Locations: Donelson
Background: Teaching since 1994, B.A. BYU, Suzuki training with Primrose
Contact: kyshabradshaw@gmail.com
Corrie Covell
Instruments: Violin, Piano (secondary)
Styles: Classical
Teaching Locations: Nashville, East Nashville, Brentwood
Background: BA music performance and ed. - Azusz Pacific University, MM violin performance - SanDiego State University, has worked with SanDiego Symphony, Julie Lee, and Sarah Masen. You can learn more about Corrie on her website!
Contact: corriecovell@gmail.com
Cheri Drummond
Instruments: Violin/Viola
Styles: Suzuki (traditional-advanced)
Teaching Locations: South Nashville/Brentwood
Background: Teaching since 1994, B.M & M.M., member of Murfreesboro Symphony.
Contact: cheridrummond@gmail.com
Melissa Edgington
Instruments: Violin
Styles: Suzuki, traditional
Teaching Locations: Bellevue
Background: Bachelor's in Music Ed, Master's in music (violin performance) a member of the Corwin Trio.
Contact: melissaedgington@att.net
Elizabeth Estes
Instruments: Violin
Styles: Fiddle, Suzuki
Teaching Locations: Home studio
Background: Suzuki training, bachelor of music
Contact: melissaedgington@att.net
Teresa Hargrove
Instruments: Violin (Viola), Piano
Styles: Standard musicianship and Literacy
Teaching Locations: Home Studio (Whispering Hills)
Background: Teaching since 1984, M.M. in violin performance (Florida State School of Music, U. of Ill., Blair School of Music)
Contact: cnthargrove@aol.com
Mary Catherine King
Instruments: Violin
Styles: Classical, Suzuki, Fiddle
Teaching Locations: Nashville
Background: Teaching since 2010, Suzuki certification 1-10, undergrad in Violin Perf. from East Carolina U, MA in violin performance from U of I.
Contact: marycatherinekingmusic@gmail.com
Kathy Kuhn
Instruments: Violin
Styles: Classical, Fiddle
Teaching Locations: Hendersonville, Donelson, Madison, Joelton
Background: Teaching since 1980, experiences at the Grand Ole Opry, Bluegrass festivals and with orchestras
Contact: KathyaKuhn@earthlink.net
Henry MacAfee
Instruments: Violin/Fiddle
Styles: Classical, Fiddle
Teaching Locations: Clarksville
Background: Teaching since 2004, Master's - violin performance, Bachelor's - composition
Contact: henry.macafee@gmail.com
Grace McCaw
Instruments: Violin & Beginner piano
Styles: Classical, Fiddle
Teaching Locations: East Nashville
Background: Classical violin performance minor from Belmont University, former member of the Belmont U. Symphony orchestra, member of Blair House Quartet, learn more about Grace at her website!
Contact:gracemccawmusic@gmail.com
Sarah Mitchell
Instruments: Violin/Fiddle, baby & toddler music (Suzuki)
Styles: Classical, Various fiddle types
Teaching Locations: Smyrna, Franklin, East Nashville
Background: BMusEd, MM String/Suzuki pedagogy, additional training in violin + baby/toddler & early childhood music, current member of Nashville Citizens Orchestra. You can learn more about Sarah here!
Contact: smitchell@nashvillesuzukimusic.com
Annalise Ohse
Instruments: Violin
Styles: Suzuki
Teaching Locations: East Nashville
Background: Teaching since 2008, Suzuki training books 1-10, BM University of Texas, MM Hartt School of Music, You can learn more about Annalise at her website!
Contact: annalise.ohse@gmail.com
Emma Otto
Instruments: Violin
Styles: Classical, fiddle
Teaching Locations: Jackson, TN (Union University)
Background: Music Ed. student at Union University, assistant concertmaster for Union University Orchestra, Manager, former concert master for Jackson Youth Symphony, member of Psallos (band), You can learn more about Emma at her website!
Contact: emmajoyotto@gmail.com
Andra Prewett
Instruments: Violin, viola, fiddle
Styles: Classical, Fiddle
Teaching Locations: Franklin, Home studio in Anntioch
Background: Teaching since 1999, B.M. viola performance, Suzuki teacher training books 1-5 (Kreitman, Carol Smith), sub for Green Bay Symphony Orchestra, ex-touring fiddle player, You can learn more about Andra here!
Contact: andraprewettmusic@gmail.com
Deena Rizkalla
Instruments: Violin, viola, beginner piano
Styles: Classical (Suzuki), fiddle
Teaching Locations: Wedgewood-Houston, Belmont, Berry Hill, Green Hills, Will Travel
Background: Bachelor's of Music in Music Education, summa cum laude, Suzuki training through book 1, member of Nashville Music Scoring group, the Winter Birds, Reignite, and Barrage 8 Find out more at her website!
Contact: deenalexis@gmail.com
Parisa Sarfehjoo
Instruments: Violin & Piano
Styles: Pedagogical teaching, Suzuki Violin (Traditional)
Teaching Locations: Nashville, Brentwood
Background: Teaching since 2008, BM in classical violin from Belmont U., MM in violin pedagogy from Belmont U., Member of the Nashville Philharmonic, local freelance work
Contact: parisas10@gmail.com
Kami Lowe Weber
Instruments: Violin, Piano, Voice
Styles: Classical (Jazz & Irish Fiddling secondary)
Teaching Locations: Nashville
Background: Teaching since 1994, Bachelor of Music in performance and pedagogy, registered Suzuki violin 1-8
Contact: kamberlynlowe@gmail.com
Christine Whelchel
Instruments: Violin & Piano
Styles: Classical, Suzuki
Teaching Locations: Concordia Arts Academy, Thompsons Station
Background: Teaching since 1992, Suzuki Association Violin teacher trainin books 1-6, You can learn more about Christine here!
Contact: office@concordiaartsacademy.com
Crystal Plohman Wiegman
Instruments: Violin/Fiddle
Styles: Mixture of Suzuki violin mixed with Fiddle curriculum
Teaching Locations: Vanderbilt - Blair school
Background: Teaching since 1990, BS, Advanced Suzuki training, member of Fiddle Performance Group
Contact: c.plohman@vanderbilt.edu
Sasha Willis
Instruments: Violin, viola
Styles: Mixture of Suzuki violin
Teaching Locations: Contact for more information
Background: Contact for more information
Contact: (503) 863-6549
Anna Lisa Hoepfinger
Instruments: Violin
Styles: Classical; Suzuki ages 4 and up
Teaching Locations: East Nashville and Donelson Christian Academy
Background: Masters and Bachelors in Performance and a Bachelors in Education
Contact: alhoepfinger@hotmail.com
ALISA MCCANCE BIECK
Instruments: Violin (beginning - advanced), Piano, Voice
Styles: Fiddle, Classical
Teaching Locations:Music Row studio in-person (masked) or virtual available
Background: Teaching for 20 years, Bachelor of Music from Georgia State University. Has performed in venues ranging from the Grand Ole Opry to the Ryman and the Bluebird Cafe.
Contact:alisamccance@gmail.com,www.alisamccance.com