Violin and Viola Lessons - Laura Steiner

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I am a private violin and viola teacher in the NE Albuquerque area. I received a Master’s degree in String Pedagogy from the University of New Mexico, studying with renowned Suzuki Teacher Trainer Susan Kempter. I hold undergraduate and graduate degrees in viola performance, play professionally with several local professional orchestras, and have taught violin and viola lessons and ensemble classes up to the collegiate level at UNM. I also obtained a graduate degree in music theory, and have taught several different music theory courses at the collegiate level. With these credentials and over 15 years of teaching experience, I believe that I am an excellent choice for a teacher for you or your child!

Laura's Bio

Laura Steiner, violinist and violist, is a member of the New Mexico Philharmonic and the Santa Fe Symphony. She also performs regularly with Chatter, Santa Fe Pro Musica, and other New Mexican performing arts organizations. Laura has performed solo works with the New Mexico Philharmonic, Santa Fe Pro Musica, the Masterworks Festival Philharmonic Orchestra, the University of Alabama Huxford Symphony Orchestra, and the Albuquerque Youth Symphony. She maintains a private studio of violin and viola students and has taught several levels of collegiate music theory.

Laura earned a Master of Music (with distinction) in Viola Performance, String Pedagogy, and Music Theory from the University of New Mexico in 2020, and a Bachelor of Music (summa cum laude) in Viola Performance from the University of Alabama in 2015. Her principal teachers include Kim Fredenburgh, Susan Kempter, Wendy Richman, Daniel Sweaney, Gabriel Gordon, and Derek Reeves.