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Rebecca Ray - Studio Director

  • violin and viola instructor
Rebecca Ray developed a love for music when she was introduced to the violin at age nine. She was raised on the Suzuki method and continues to promote this method in her teaching. Rebecca received her Bachelor's of Music in Violin Performance from the University of North Carolina, Charlotte where she studied with Anne R. Belk distinguished professor David Russell.  She teaches students of all ages on violin and viola both privately and in group class settings. In addition to teaching, she is an active performer with various ensembles such as 7 String Theory and CPCC Opera Theater.

Jim Edwards

Violin, Viola, & Cello Teacher
Jim Edwards, violin/viola, earned the Bachelors of Music degree from Old Dominion University and more recently, the Masters of Christian Leadership from Morningstar University. In 2018, after twenty-five years of teaching band, orchestra, and serving various churches as director of music in Hampton Roads, Virginia, Mr. Edwards moved to south Charlotte. As a violinist and violist he has performed with numerous musicians in the Hampton Roads area including members of the Virginia Symphony. He played in the violin and viola sections of the Virginia Beach Symphony (Symphonicity) for 10 years then became a founding member of the Virginia Beach Chamber Orchestra, under the direction of Ms. Dora Mullins. Mr. Edwards has performed violin and viola recitals, playing such works as the Bach Concerto in A minor, Vivaldi Concerto in A minor for two violins, and the Telemann Viola Concerto. Mr. Edwards is an active composer of vocal and instrumental music and continues to teach violin and viola for Davidson Violins in Davidson, NC.

Liz Burns

Cello Teacher
Liz Burns received her undergraduate degree from UNC Charlotte and a Masters in Cello Performance from Winthrop University. She adjunct professor of cello at Winthrop where she also teaches Strings Methods and coaches the cello ensemble and string quartet. In addition to acting as cello coach for the Preparatory Orchestra of the Youth Orchestras of Charlotte, she serves as Assistant Principal of the Salisbury Symphony and regularly subs with the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra. She performs frequently at area churches and in chamber music recitals in North and South Carolina.

 
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