Introduction: Bachelor of Music in Viola Performance from the University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 2013 Masters of Music in Viola Performance from Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 2015 Ms. Amber Reed is a violist and sought after teacher of the violin and viola living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She has performed in concert halls across the USA, Europe and China, most recently performing and teaching in Italy at the Interharmony International Music Festival in Acqui Terme, Italy. As a young college student, Ms. Reed spent her summers studying in Shanghai, Beijing and Italy with some of the worlds best teachers and performers, however her principle teachers are Hong Mei Xiao and Kerri Ryan. At 29 years old, Ms. Reed is passionate about teaching and maintains a private studio of nearly 40 students of all ages and levels! Her goal is for you to have FUN along your musical path and encourages your artistic growth through exposure to concerts at Curtis, the Philadelphia Orchestra and studio trips to art museums, lectures and music festivals and competitions abroad. ​Lessons are centered around YOU. Each lessons encompasses learning proper classical technique and form, along with some music theory, and of course plenty of repertoire you'll love from the classical, folk, fiddle and popular genres. In addition to individualized lessons and studio trips, Ms. Reed offers recitals, masterclasses with members of the Philadelphia Orchestra, studio nights, and performance practice classes. and enjoys contributing tutorials and tips in her free time to her YouTube Channel Violin Viola Masterclass. An avid listener of Joe Rogan, Ms. Reed is also a huge fan of Jordan Peterson, Graham Hancock and Teal Swan. Other interests in no particular order include ancient history, philosophy, astronomy, Earth science, traveling, cooking, spirituality, and fabulously following her heart always. I hope you'll reach out! I'd be so happy to help you along your musical path :) ~Amber