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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 →

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 →