About MeI am passionate about my work with students, pushing them to dedicate themselves to the craft of music, while creating an environment where a lifelong love and appreciation for it can blossom. Music has been an integral part of my life for as long as I can remember. Being surrounded by music in my home and seeing friends start musical journeys of their own sparked a curiosity within me to start viola at the age of eight. I spent time in community children’s orchestras, but starting private lessons is what really boosted my progress. Now, after years of training and honing my craft, I consider it a gift and responsibility to pass on the same insights as a teacher.
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Rebecca Lester M.MTraining
Rebecca Lester, originally from Los Angeles, CA, holds a Master of Music degree in Viola Performance, studying with Roger Myers at the University of Texas at Austin. She earned her Bachelor of Music degree in Viola Performance from Azusa Pacific University, studying with Jonathan Moerschel of the Calder Quartet. Rebecca was on faculty for two years teaching violin and viola with the String Project at the University of Texas, led by Dr. Laurie Scott. She teaches actively with Austin Chamber Music Center, Bedichek Middle School, and currently conducts her own private studio in Austin, TX with students of all ages and levels. With almost eight years of teaching experience, Rebecca is committed to life-long learning, working to gain new ideas and tools to help every student with a specialized approach. She has completed the teacher training for Suzuki books one through four in violin, as well as supplimental courses with viola teacher training. Rebecca has been a member of the American String Teachers Association and attended the national conferences in 2018 and 2019. She believes strongly in creating a positive teaching environment that also challenges the student to reach their highest potential. Rebecca is particularly passionate about injury prevention and guiding students towards more relaxed posture and technique. As an active performer and freelance violist, Rebecca has played for numerous events and recording sessions, performing with legends such as Smokey Robinson, Michael Bublé, Kygo, and 2Cellos. She also served as a member of the Central Texas Symphony for two years. Rebecca has appeared on the soundtrack for the movie "A Question of Faith," and numerous other small projects and music albums. She has recorded music for renown guitarist/songwriter Richard Thompson, and has performed in venues like The Walt Disney Concert Hall, Zipper Hall at the Colburn School, the Egg Performing Arts Center and Le Poisson Rouge in New York, and more. She has also attended the Green Mountain Chamber Music Festival, The Next Festival of Emerging Artists, and Montecito International Music Festival where she trained under renown artists from all over the world. |