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Work With Tami


The Integrative Violin Arts Studio



in tami's words

Playing the violin is not always easy, but it brings me great joy.  I began my studies at the age of four and trained for 22 years until I completed a doctoral degree in Violin Performance at the University of Michigan.  I studied with master teachers Sally O'Reilly, Paul Kantor, and Camilla Wicks.  For nearly two decades I have performed internationally as a solo artist, I have recorded in the studio with Grammy-award winning musicians, and I have performed with esteemed orchestras in such venues as Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center.  I have also taught at universities and served on student audition selection committees and hiring teams for professors.  I know the thrill being onstage, but I am most grateful for the personal transformation that takes place when I set my sights on a goal and successfully achieve it.  The process of becoming an artist is immensely rewarding in ways I hope every violinist can experience.  This is what IVAS is all about!

what is ivas?

IVAS, or the Integrative Violin Arts Studio, provides rigorous private instruction, mentoring, and industry training to intermediate and advanced violinists interested in pursuing careers in music. Training is available virtually to artists in any location.  Artists in the Atlanta area have the option of training in person post-pandemic.  IVAS Artists learn about the inner-workings of college life and the professional world, and, gain tools to:

  •  Become skillful and creative players who can adapt to diverse music environments
  •  Explore their personal voice as a performing artist
  • Make informed decisions about their academic and professional careers
  • Create eye-catching academic and professional portfolios
  • Procure promotional and marketing materials and more


Our training develops well-rounded violinists who are ready to compete in the Modern World. IVAS Artists will impact the future of music in an age of virtuosity, innovation, and technology!

HOW CAN I become an ivas artist?

Please complete the form below to book a virtual meeting or phone call, or, to simply say "hello." I look forward to meeting you! 


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