Professional Violin Instructor with 30+ Years Teaching Experience

Rebecca C.

I have been teaching violin for over 30 years, beginning my teaching career at the age of 16. Since then, I've taught more than 5,000 students through private lessons, group classes, school enrichment programs, and community music education.

While earning my Graduate Performance Diploma at the Peabody Conservatory of Music, I served as the teaching assistant to Herbert Greenberg, former Concertmaster of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. This invaluable experience shaped my teaching philosophy and gave me the opportunity to work closely with developing violinists under one of the world's most respected pedagogues.

I later founded Red Rabbit School of Music in New York City, a strings and woodwinds program serving thousands of children through partnerships with public and private schools. Our mission was to make exceptional music education accessible to students of all backgrounds.

Today I teach private students of all ages—from young beginners to advanced musicians, adult beginners, and returning players. Every lesson is personalized to each student's goals, learning style, and pace.

My teaching combines the Suzuki philosophy with traditional conservatory training. Students develop beautiful tone, strong technique, music reading, ear training, rhythm, musical expression, and effective practice habits. As students advance, we also focus on performance preparation, stage confidence, and artistic interpretation.

My own training began through the Suzuki Method before studying at the Vancouver Academy of Music and earning both my Bachelor of Music and Graduate Performance Diploma from the Peabody Conservatory. I continue to perform internationally as a concert violinist and bring real-world performance experience into every lesson.

Whether your goal is to play for enjoyment, prepare for auditions, or pursue music at a high level, my mission is to help you become a confident, expressive, and lifelong musician.