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Mia N. H.,

Mia, a New York City-based violinist, is celebrated for her versatility and dynamic performances. She has graced stages across North America and Europe, including prestigious venues like Carnegie Hall, The Orpheum Theater, and SFJAZZ. Raised in New England, Mia honed her skills in New York City at Mannes Pre-College under the guidance of eminent violin teacher Shirley Givens. She went on to earn her BM (2014) and MM (2016) in Violin Performance at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, studying with Bettina Mussumeli. During her time at SFCM, Mia served as concertmaster of the Conservatory Orchestra and received the Sergei Barsukov Scholarship for Violin.

Mia wears multiple musical hats: she is the first violinist and founder of the string quartet ASTRAEUS, a touring member of the Emo Orchestra, and a violinist for the heavy rock band Spirit Mother. Additionally, she collaborates with the Brooklyn Chamber Players and the String Orchestra of Brooklyn. While in California, Mia contributed as a substitute violinist for Opera San Jose and was part of new music ensembles like Ninth Planet and Ensemble for These Times.

Teaching Philosophy: Mia’s teaching philosophy centers around fostering a love for music and the violin. She goes beyond weekly lessons, creating a supportive community for her students. Here are some key aspects of her teaching approach:

– Fun and Positive Environment: Mia cultivates an enjoyable and encouraging atmosphere.
– Thoughtful Progression: She designs exercises and repertoire to build a strong technical foundation.
– Musicality Development: Mia emphasizes phrasing, listening, and singing to enhance musical expression.
– Ear Training and Note-Reading: Students develop literacy skills.
– Consistent Practice Habits: Young learners benefit from a weekly practice log.
– Performance Experience: Mia provides on-stage training to nurture confidence and stage presence.

Mia teaches Violin lessons.