Bachelor’s in Music Performance from Florida Sate University
- Master’s in Music Performance from Mannes School of Music
Experience
Sommer has several years experience teaching students of all ages
Bio
Sommer A. is an American violinist from Sarasota, Florida. Passionate, hardworking, and detail-oriented violinist and teacher, Sommer has garnered nearly two decades of orchestral and chamber music experience. Earning her Bachelor’s degree from Florida State University and her Masters degree from Mannes School of Music, Sommer studied under Corinne Stillwell and Rebecca Fischer at her respective schools. With strong leadership skills, Sommer has served as concertmaster for both her Collegiate and Masters level orchestras, as well as a substitute for many professional orchestras throughout the East Coast.
Sommer has 2 years of experience teaching privately, and is comfortable teaching students of all ages. Exploring many schools of violin pedagogy, Sommer likes to use a mix of different teaching methods including Paul Rolland, Suzuki, and Mimi Zweig with a heavy emphasis on music theory and ear training. When she is not performing or teaching, Sommer loves binging true crime podcasts and cuddling with her cat, Prince Biscuit.