
Corey has performed with ensembles such as Orchestre de Chambre de Paris, the International Contemporary Ensemble, and Ensemble Proton. He has participated in many prestigious music academies including the Lucerne Festival Academy, Conservatoire Américain de Fontainebleau, and NAC Young Artist Program. Corey graduated from Oberlin College & Conservatory with degrees in psychology and viola performance. Recently, he earned his master’s at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris.
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Salam is a NYC-based violinist & violist who studied with professors of Russia's Tchaikovsky Conservatory, France's Conservatoire National Supérieur de Lyon, and is a graduate of Oberlin Conservatory where he studied viola with Peter Slowik and violin with David Bowlin. Salam has taught for 10 years and helped his students get accepted in the Juilliard Pre-College program, SF Symphony Youth Orchestra, Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras, and others. He focuses on establishing a strong and sustainable technical foundation while utilizing principles of Body Mapping and Kinesthetic Awareness.
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Michael Drobycki is an accomplished violist and educator with over 15 years of experience. Based in Rostock, Germany, he has performed with top orchestras across the U.S. and Europe, including the Dallas Symphony and Mecklenburgische Staatskapelle Schwerin. Michael holds degrees from the Cleveland Institute of Music and Southern Methodist University. His teaching emphasizes technical development, posture, and injury prevention, with many students earning top honors. Michael’s holistic approach fosters student growth, preparing them for auditions, competitions, and overall musical success.
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Rachel Leader is violin/fiddle and clawhammer banjo teacher and performing artist based in Western Massachusetts. Initially trained in classical violin, Rachel is also deeply rooted in folk, old-time, country, Cajun, bluegrass, klezmer, Greek, and Balkan music. Rachel co-founded critically-acclaimed ensembles including Mamaliga and Magid Ensemble, and has performed and taught at festivals including Yiddish Summer Weimar and KlezKanada. Rachel was a recipient of the 2021 New Klezmer Leaders Fellowship from the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music.
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Annabelle Freedman is a vocalist, violinist, recording artist, performer, producer, and composer based in Los Angeles. Annabelle has over 15 years experience teaching and was Suzuki certified at 13 years old. Having played and sang in symphonies, orchestras, musical theater performances and choirs throughout high school, Annabelle made a professional pivot in their adult life to become a recording and performing artist. Simultaneously, Annabelle attended University double-majoring in Art History and Psychology, focusing on the role and impacts of art in public and personal spaces.
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