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Hi Students and Parents, I’ve been wondering about how much music you’re listening to. Much as you can’t learn a language without hearing it, it’s impossible to learn the violin without hearing music. I’ve been working on individualized playlists that … Continue reading →

Hello Students and Parents, I am very excited to plan a small recital for all of you. It will on Sunday, May 12, 2019, Mother’s Day at 4:30 at: Saint Sebastian’s School 1191 Greendale Avenue Needham, MA 02492 781.449.5200 A … Continue reading →

Former student, Meriel Bizri, 17, and her masterful teacher, Lynn Chang, and coach/godfather Bruce Coppock, after Meriel’s performance of the first movement of the Sibelius Concerto with the Boston Symphony Orchestra. According to conductor Thom Wilkins, she “knocked it out … Continue reading →

We’re beyond thrilled that our Meriel Bizri won the 2019 Boston Symphony Orchestra’s Concerto Competition! She will play the first movement of the Sibelius Concerto at Symphony Hall with the BSO on Thursday, March 28 at 10 am. You can … Continue reading →

More bragging, everyone! Remember little Meriel Bizri? She’s in the finals at the Boston Symphony Orchestra’s Young Artist Competition. OH, AND….she’ll be performing the Sibelius Concerto first movement with the Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra this May. Watch this space. Congratulations … Continue reading →

I had the pleasure of giving a class to the students of Mariesther and Marielisa Alvarez at the Boston String Academy the other evening. What wonderful students- a tribute to the seriousness and skills of their teachers!