Private Teachers
Taking regular lessons with a private teacher is one of the best ways to improve on your instrument. The following list of local/metro area teachers will be updated regularly as a resource for Grady Orchestra students. Inclusion of names does not imply endorsement.
Ellie Arenz - violin
ASO member
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Bella Issakova - violin
Classical violin and Irish fiddle
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LaTonya Peoples - violin
All levels, all styles
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William Pu - violin
Former ASO Associate Concertmaster
Alpharetta school has extensive string faculty.
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Jessica Stinson - violin
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DuMarkus Davis - violin/vola/cello/bass
May be able to provide lesson during
orchestra class period.
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Patti Gouvas - violin/viola
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William Johnston - viola
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Patricia Vas Dias - violin/viola
p77vasdias@bellsouth.net
(404) 218-9302
Longtime Decatur teacher
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Alana Bennett - cello
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Kyna Elliott - cello
(678) 250-3143
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Marla Majett - cello
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Katie Truex - cello
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Emily Damrel - bass
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Alonso Padron - bass, guitar
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Lauren Seay - bass
multi-instrumentalist, many styles