Education
Bachelors in Violin and Conducting
Jan 2006 - Jun 2010
Dr. Rachel's love of playing in orchestras and teaching life lessons through music led her to design a one-of-a-kind double major in Orchestral Conducting and Violin Performance in the University of Tennessee's prestigious College Scholars Program.
Masters Degree in Orchestral Conducting
Sep 2010 - Jun 2012
Dr. Rachel completed her Master's at Northwestern University, studying with Maestro Victor Yampolsky. While in Chicago, she also directed the Merit School of Music's Conservatory Orchestra and freelanced in the Chicagoland area.
Artist Diploma in Violin Performance
Aug 2012 - Jun 2014
During her studies at the University of Tennessee, Dr. Rachel founded and directed the Oak Ridge Youth Symphony Orchestras and Summer Conservatory while also playing violin in the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra.
PhD in Music Education and Conducting
Aug 2014 - Jun 2017
Dr. Rachel earned her doctorate in Music Education and Orchestral Conducting from Florida State University, studying with the Director of Orchestras Dr. Alexander Jimenez and internationally renowned Music Education professor Dr. Clifford Madsen.
Certificates/Awards
University Concerto Competition Winner
Feb 2014
Teacher's web site
Dr. Rachel Grubb Friedman
Violin Teacher in THE VILLAGES, FL 32162, United States
Instruments
Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass, Piano.
Area(s) of Specialization
Classical, Pedagogy, Suzuki, Pop, Conducting, Theory.
Student Level(s)
for:
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Services Offered
Travel to students' home
Offer live lessons using Internet
About
Enjoy upbeat lessons with a professional musician in the convenience of your own home! Learn music that you love in lessons tailored to YOUR interests and goals! Dr. Rachel's studio is filling up quickly - contact her today to reserve your spot!
Experience
Spoken Languages: English
Dr. Friedman has spent her life in music. Raised in a musical home, she began violin and piano at a young age and started conducting in high school. Her love of teaching life lessons through music led her to teaching over 1,200 students in youth orchestras and individual lessons. An avid adventurer, Rachel uses music as a wonderful excuse to travel the world and has performed, learned, and taught on world-class stages across the United States and Europe.
Education
Bachelors in Violin and Conducting
Jan 2006 - Jun 2010
Dr. Rachel's love of playing in orchestras and teaching life lessons through music led her to design a one-of-a-kind double major in Orchestral Conducting and Violin Performance in the University of Tennessee's prestigious College Scholars Program.
Masters Degree in Orchestral Conducting
Sep 2010 - Jun 2012
Dr. Rachel completed her Master's at Northwestern University, studying with Maestro Victor Yampolsky. While in Chicago, she also directed the Merit School of Music's Conservatory Orchestra and freelanced in the Chicagoland area.
Artist Diploma in Violin Performance
Aug 2012 - Jun 2014
During her studies at the University of Tennessee, Dr. Rachel founded and directed the Oak Ridge Youth Symphony Orchestras and Summer Conservatory while also playing violin in the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra.
PhD in Music Education and Conducting
Aug 2014 - Jun 2017
Dr. Rachel earned her doctorate in Music Education and Orchestral Conducting from Florida State University, studying with the Director of Orchestras Dr. Alexander Jimenez and internationally renowned Music Education professor Dr. Clifford Madsen.
Certificates/Awards
University Concerto Competition Winner
Feb 2014
Teacher's web site
Contact Information
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Dr. Rachel,
Sam asks every day if he has lessons. He was so excited to play at church yesterday with the guitars. He loves it. Thank you for your playful and fun lessons! I enjoy watching them and always learn something new about music.
Mary
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