GPS Kids

Exploring Creativity and Improvisation

Intended for 10-14 year old bowed-string players, each monthly unit will focus on “Exploring Creativity and Improvisation” through a variety of styles, techniques, games, practice routines, and assignments. Our world-class roster of uniquely skilled teachers teach a combination of hour-long and 5-10 minute lessons. Find your perfect practice session below!

Meet the Instructors

  • Trina Basu

    Trina Basu is an adventurous violinist, improviser and teacher, drawing from Western and Indian classical, jazz and creative improvisation traditions. Learn more about Trina.

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  • Melissa Brun

    Cellist and educator, Melissa Brun, fuses classical technique with non-classical styles. Learn more about Melissa.

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  • Taylor Morris

    Taylor Morris enjoys blurring the line between violin and fiddle as Director of Gilbert Town Fiddlers. Taylor obtained a master's in education from Harvard University. Learn more about Taylor.

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  • Lauren Rioux

    Lauren Rioux is enthusiastically sought out for her teaching expertise, leading classes and workshops across the globe. Her online string resource site, JamWithLauren.com provides students the world over with access to her innovative curriculum, inspiring and motivating blog, but most importantly- her inimitable teaching style. Learn more about Lauren.

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