Violin Fiddle Ergonomics
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Zoe Schlussel is a passionate violinist, fiddler, and teacher. She has performed with the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra, Southwest Michigan Symphony, Holland Symphony, Apollo Festival Orchestra, and as concertmaster with the University Symphony Orchestra at Western Michigan University. She currently has private teaching studios in Auburn, Grass Valley, Nevada City, CA and has been teaching private lessons for over 15 years. She is a member of InConcert Sierra’s Music Education Committee and has taught violin at Western Michigan University, Crescendo Academy of Music, and as the Strings Specialist for Yuba River Charter School.
While preparing for her doctorate, Zoe is studying, performing, and teaching in the Auburn, CA area. She completed her Graduate Degree in Violin Performance at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, MI as Graduate Assistant to Professor Renata Artman Knific. In 2015, she received her Bachelor of Music Degree from University of the Pacific where she studied under scholarship with Professor Igor Veligan and Dr. Ann Miller. |
Zoe has participated in solo masterclasses with Anne Akiko-Meyers, Chee-Yun Kim, Jennifer Frautschi, Dylana Jenson, Elena Urioste, and in chamber music with Kontras Quartet and Trio Settecento. In addition, she has attended the Alba Music Festival in Alba, Italy, San Dominico Festival, Hawaii Performing Arts Festival, Opera Maya, and Villa Symphonia. She has studied privately with Chee-Yun Kim, Zino Bogachek, Clara Takarabe, Eugene Chukhlov, Francois Henkins, Nancy Hill, and Nancy Wood. She has performed public recitals at University of the Pacific, Western Michigan University,
and throughout the Sierra Foothills.
In addition to her classical accomplishments, Zoe is the principle violinist for Sierra Stages Theater, has performed as a soloist with the Western Michigan University Dance Department, studied Scottish fiddle with Alasdair Fraser and other musicians from around the world, played on Della Sandoli’s album “Seasons,” recorded two singles with Honey of the Heart, and is a member of the Current Personae and JoDavi Chamber Orchestras.
and throughout the Sierra Foothills.
In addition to her classical accomplishments, Zoe is the principle violinist for Sierra Stages Theater, has performed as a soloist with the Western Michigan University Dance Department, studied Scottish fiddle with Alasdair Fraser and other musicians from around the world, played on Della Sandoli’s album “Seasons,” recorded two singles with Honey of the Heart, and is a member of the Current Personae and JoDavi Chamber Orchestras.
Private LessonsZoe offers private violin and fiddle lessons for all ages and levels as well as beginning viola, cello, and music theory. She has been teaching for over 14 years and has been studying and performing classical violin and Celtic fiddle for over 18 years. She holds Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Violin Performance from University of the Pacific Conservatory and Western Michigan University School of Music. All lesson curriculums are custom designed based on the student's interests and goals.
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