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In the 1980’s I studied with Taras Gabora, who maintains an active violin studio in White Rock, British Columbia. He invites you to hear his students give a recital soon; I’ll be sure to post the link when it becomes … Continue reading →

What a terrific dress rehearsal! See you Sunday, Nov. 22 at 1:30, with your various methods of accompaniment, including those of you playing without. Please check to make sure your transmission is as good as possible, including your distance from … Continue reading →

August, 2020Our Meriel has joined the violin class of Nora Chastain in Berlin at the Universität der Kunst.She was also accepted by the Hanns Eisler Academy and the Barenboim-Said Academy, both in Berlin. Also the New England Conservatory. Oh, and … Continue reading →

Dear Students and Parents, I hope you are all doing well.  I admire how you’re bearing up with huge life changes, and continuing to flourish as violin students. With a little less than a month left in our semester, we … Continue reading →

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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 →