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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Jenna is a classically trained violinist based in New York City. She earned her Bachelor of Music degree from The Juilliard School and her Master of Music degree from New York University, where she also served as a graduate adjunct faculty member, teaching violin and viola.
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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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Violinist Austin Berman is a former concertmaster, classical performer, and passionate teacher who prides himself on his analytical, strategic, and creative approach to music and violin technique. Over the past decade, he has taught students of all ages and levels, ranging from young beginners and adult amateurs to elite conservatory applicants and competition participants. Austin studied at Colburn, Princeton University (A.B.), and Juilliard (M.M.). His primary teachers and mentors include Li Lin (Juilliard), Glenn Dicterow (ex NY Phil), Robert Lipsett (Colburn), and CJ Chang (Philly Orch).
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Japanese Violinist, Koko Watanabe is excited to share her passion with students who love making music. She graduated from Cleveland Institute of Music where she earned Artist Diploma in Violin Performance. She is a member of ProMusica Chamber Orchestra and has performed with the Pittsburgh Symphony regularly. Koko is a certified Suzuki Method instructor and has over 10 years of experience. She provides a positive, fun, and safe environment to each class and likes to focus on developing beautiful tone/posture. Parental involvement is welcomed and encouraged for beginners under 10 years old.
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