Sicong Chen
Praised as “delivery was crisp, precise with feeling” by LSO News, International Competition winner Sicong Chen has been an avid multi-genre musician steeped in classical music. Chen has appeared as a soloist with numerous orchestras worldwide, collaborating with world-renowned artists in various venues. Chen is co-founder and violinist of the Aestas String Quartet, the first Graduate String…
Read MoreZeynep Balci
Zeynep Balci is a classically trained violinist and music educator with experience in solo, chamber, and orchestral performance. Originally from Istanbul, Turkey, she holds a Master of Music in Violin Performance from the University of Rhode Island, where she served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant and Concertmaster of the university’s symphony orchestra. Before her graduate…
Read MoreTessa Peters
Tessa Peters is a passionate and dedicated music educator with over two years of experience teaching in the Cleveland school system. Specializing in woodwinds and strings—and equally skilled with brass and percussion—Tessa brings a well-rounded approach to music education that spans from early learners to high school students. She has successfully directed beginning bands, orchestras,…
Read MoreCarter Fogg
I am a violinist and dedicated teacher of violin and viola, offering private and group lessons since 2022. In my teaching, I strive to create a supportive yet challenging environment where students can learn, grow, and express themselves with confidence and creativity. I work to build personal connections with each student—getting to know their interests…
Read MoreJewel Han
Violinist Jewel Joowon Han began her career in both the United States and South Korea from a young age, making her debut as a soloist in 2011 with the Seoul Concert Orchestra. She has also performed as a soloist and chamber musician at Carnegie Hall and the Seoul Arts Center, has played in orchestras at…
Read MoreIsabel Sorebo
Born and raised in Wisconsin, Isabel began violin at age four and has been immersed in music ever since. She holds a Master’s degree in Violin Performance from Boston University and dual Bachelor’s degrees in Music Education and Violin Performance from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. Isabel has taught students of all ages, from preschoolers…
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