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The creole violinist

Tami Lee Hughes, D.M.A.

The creole violinist

Tami Lee Hughes, D.M.A.

About Tami

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Tami is a premier concert violinist and recording artist of immense versatility. A native of South Louisiana, this classically-trained violinist embraces her "Creole" roots by performing classical music infused with jazz, blues, gospel, and hip-hop. Since making her debut with the National Symphony Orchestra, she has extensively toured the United States, Europe, Costa Rica, and Bermuda, championing the music of African-American composers. Her debut solo album, Albany Record's Legacy: Violin Music of African-American Composers (2011), gained critical acclaim and has been featured on radio broadcasts around the world. She launched The Legacy Show, a live concert inspired by her solo album, to celebrate African-American History and Culture through the Arts, and, the artistic and cultural contributions of African-American composers. She performs on numerous recordings, including projects for Grammy award-winning artists Donnie McClurkin, Fred Hammond, and Aretha Franklin.

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Tami is a sought-after violin teacher and a scholar in the field of African-American composers. She gives presentations to audience members of all ages, highlighting repertoire of African-American composers, performance practices related to their music, and cultural factors that influence their work. For more information about lectures, please visit the EPK Page. As a private violin instructor, Tami provides the highest level of training to students who desire to master the violin. She uses an integrative approach that includes technique training, repertoire study, group studio classes, and personal mentoring sessions for students. She teaches in person and virtually. For more information about lessons, please visit the Lessons and Coaching Page. In addition, Tami is a guest clinician at universities and pre-college institutions across the country, conducting clinics and masterclasses that inspire up and coming musicians.

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With more 15 years of experience in the music business, Tami coaches and mentors young artists as they transition into higher education and the professional world. Music in the 21st century is more diverse than ever, and young artists need a range of skills to compete in today's market. Through personal coaching, Tami helps musicians identify and implement actions needed to reach their academic and professional goals. Consultations are tailored to the individual, providing support on a range of topics, including preparing for auditions, preparing application materials for undergraduate and graduate music programs, developing private studios, applying for jobs, develop marketing materials, discovering professional interests, and more. Coaching is designed to help young artists streamline their work, and to navigate the challenges of transitioning into new academic and professional territory. For information about these services, please visit the Lessons and Coaching Page.

The creole violinist

The creole violinist

About Tami

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coach and mentor

performing arist

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coach and mentor

performing arist

coach and mentor

coach and mentor

coach and mentor

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