EDUCATION

University of California, Santa Barbara

Doctor of Musical Arts, 2012
Pupil of Yuval Yaron

Dissertation: The Study of Success in Music: Applying Methods Developed by Sports Psychology towards Achieving Peak Performance. Concertmaster of Symphony Orchestra, Solo Performances with Symphony Orchestra, Concerto Competition Winner, Taught violin sectional rehearsal seminars.

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Manhattan School of Music

Master of Music, 2008
Pupil of Grigory Kalinovsky

Concertmaster of Baroque Aria Ensemble, Violinist in Chamber Orchestra, Violinist of Manhattan School Piano Trio, Violinist of Manhattan School String Quartet.

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California State University, Long Beach

Bachelor of Music, 2005
Pupil of Linda Rose

Solo Performances with Symphony Orchestra, First Violin of University Piano Quintet, Concertmaster of Symphony Orchestra, Concerto Competition Winner, Scholarship Competition Winner.

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Crossroads School for Arts & Science

High School Diploma, 2001
Pupil of Linda Rose

Solo Performance with Chamber Orchestra, Concerto Competition Winner, Violinist in Chamber Orchestra, Additional Teachers: Abram Shtern, Oleh Krysa, Mark Baranov.

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