The Prison Yard Changed the Way I Hear the Violin (Violinist.com)
I was a classically trained violinist with a professional orchestra contract at 18 years old. At 20, I went to prison for four years.
June 15, 2026
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I was a classically trained violinist with a professional orchestra contract at 18 years old. At 20, I went to prison for four years.
American String Teachers Association Artist teacher Award I was honored by my colleagues in the American String teachers Association this year with the prestigious
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