Violin & Piano Lessons with Elizabeth S.

Violinist and Pianist Elizabeth S. has an active career as performer and educator in Louisville, KY. Elizabeth received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Violin Performance from the Mahurin Honors College at Western Kentucky University and completed her Master's degree in Violin Performance and Pedagogy at the University of Louisville. Elizabeth has performed with orchestral and chamber groups throughout the United States and China, including the Louisville Philharmonia, the Symphony at WKU, the University of Louisville Orchestra, Orchestra Enigmatic, the Concentus String Quartet, the Amoroso Quartet, and the Pauli Quintet. She has also studied or taken part in masterclasses with Ray Iwazumi, Ida Kavafian, Jaime Laredo, Susan Paik, Saeka Matsuyama, Jun Iwasaki, Mimi Zweig, Brenda Brenner, Felix Olschofka and more.

Elizabeth has taught a private studio of students of all ages for almost two decades, in addition to her work with Whitters String Studio, the WKU Pre-College Strings Program, Bowling Green Fine Arts Academy, and the University of Louisville String Academy. Elizabeth uses a mixed-method teaching system based on the principles of renowned pedagogues Suzuki, Sassmannshaus, and Rolland, to create a tailored approach for each student. Elizabeth currently offers music lessons on the violin, viola, and piano.