ABOUT KRISTINA
Hi! I'm Kristina.
I am passionate about teaching and music - so I decided to become a music teacher! My primary instrument is violin but I teach viola as well. I recently graduated with my Master's degree in Music Education and have been teaching violin and viola lessons for several years.
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I graduated from the University of Minnesota Duluth in the spring of 2023, receiving my Master's in Music Education. I previously graduated from the University of Minnesota Duluth in 2019, with my Bachelor of Arts in Music and Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing. I have also completed Suzuki training for books 1, 2, 3 and 4 through the American Suzuki Institute in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. My primary teachers were Rudy Perrault at UMD and Pat D’Ercole and Allen Lieb through the American Suzuki Institute.
I previously taught lessons through the UMD Fine Arts Academy, Itasca Orchestra and Strings Program in Grand Rapids, MN, and Crescendo Youth Orchestra in Hibbing, MN. I have performed with the Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra, UMD Symphony and Chamber Orchestras, Chequamegon Symphony Orchestra, Mesabi Symphony Orchestra and Trampled by Turtles as well as various other music events.
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When I'm not performing or teaching, you can still find me hanging out with kids! My faith in Jesus is a huge part of my life and I love being involved with the youth ministry at my church, leading Bible studies, planning youth events, and mentoring teens. In my free time I love spending time with my family and friends, as well as mountain biking, skiing, running and traveling.
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