About
I’m a touring violinist, concertmaster, and Latin Grammy nominated artist. I live in Washington DC with my husband and Shibu Inus pups. I’ve performed with the Pan American Symphony Orchestra, Luis Bravo’s Forever Tango, and Paragon Philharmonia. I enjoy teaching students of all ages and walks of life.
I’ve been playing the violin and piano since the age of 2. I studied with my mother, Eloise Hellyer. Because of my father’s work, I was able to travel the world. We eventually settled in the Italian town of Assisi, home of St. Francis and St. Claire. My family has been living in central Italy since the 14th century.
In August of 1993, I came to the United States to attend the prestigious North Carolina School of the Arts in Winston-Salem, NC. I earned both my Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Violin Performance. While studying in the United States, I also prepared to take exams in Italy. I received a diploma with a rating of Excellent from the Conservatory of Modena.
I’ve studied with some of the greatest performers and teachers of our time: Robert Mann (former first violinist in the Juilliard String Quartet), Nicholas Mann (second violinist in the Mendelssohn String Quartet), Vadim Brodsky, Paola Besutti, Elaine Richey, and of course my own mother, Eloise Hellyer.
