"This will be our reply to violence: to make music more intensely, more beautifully, more devotedly than ever before."
- Leonard Bernstein
Ethan was born with a violin in hand… well nearly. His love of the instrument transcends his Classical training, making him adept and equally at home in nearly any genre. He has logged his time on the road playing searing violin pop solos with the Scotland Yard Gospel Choir, as Associate Concertmaster for the Western Piedmont Symphony in North Carolina, and with songwriter Tim Lowly. At home in his native Chicago, Ethan is a continually requested gigging and session musician in the Gypsy Jazz, Bluegrass, Latin Jazz, Traditional Jazz, Rock, and Classical genres, performing regularly with groups like the Chicago Cellar Boys, the Westerlees, and the Paradise Harmonians. A composer and performer, his love of Hot Club jazz and eclectic music has given birth to the powerhouse band Bowmanville.
Teaching
“Teaching music is not my main purpose. I want to make good citizens. If children hear fine music from the day of their birth and learn to play it, they develop sensitivity, discipline and endurance. They get a beautiful heart.”
Lessons with Ethan
20 years teaching experience
Suzuki method
Classical & improvisational styles
Virtual & in-person lessons
Lesson Outcomes
Develop solid technical foundation
Learn resilience to endure challenges
Foster a love of music
Visit Ethan’s YouTube channel Exploring the Violin which is dedicated to all things violin related including lessons.
Exploring the Violin - Episode 1
Testimonials
“Thank you for being a great violin teacher, and being so supportive. It’s a really great instrument, and you helped me improve at each song. I like to try different techniques, and to get a better sound and intonation. You’re very talented!”
“We love Ethan! In addition to being a wonderful person and a great role model for our son, he is an excellent violinist and teacher. It’s a joy to hear him playing with and spurring our son onto evermore complex pieces and techniques. We couldn’t recommend him more highly!”
Musician
Composing
Ethan is an avid and prolific composer in many styles of music including jazz, rock, and classical.
Arranging
Working collaboratively with clients, Ethan enriches their projects and events through arrangements that compliment and highlight the piece.
Studio
No stranger to the studio, Ethan has worked with a host of different groups on various recording projects.