Elwira Valentina Musante

Elwira Musante, Polish- American violinist, began her violin and musical studies at age seven and continued intensive study and training throughout primary and high school, graduating from the M. Karlowicz School of Music in Poznan, Poland. For university, she attended the I.J. Paderewski Academy of Music in Poznan, Poland where she received a Bachelor’s Degree in violin performance and pedagogy.  

During her years at university, she toured with several orchestras, including the European Chamber Orchestra, the PAN European Philharmonic and others. She performed throughout Europe, including in Poland, Germany, Greece, the Netherlands, Italy, Lebanon and France. She also worked regularly as a session musician with several ensembles in Poland.  Following graduation, Elwira was selected to join the orchestra of the Grand Theatre in Poznan, Poland. She has experience performing classical and contemporary pop music. 

Most recently, Elwira completed Suzuki Teacher Training Book 2 and 3 with respected Suzuki teacher Edward Kreitman at the Omaha Suzuki Institute.

She combines this training with the knowledge she obtained from the best professors in Europe, skills, musicality, and technique together with her own performing experience to help each of her students grow as individuals and musicians. She has over 10 years of experience working with students ranging in ages from 4 to adults. 

Currently, she is focusing on expanding her pedagogy education and establishing herself as a violin teacher in the Los Angeles area.