About The Instructor

Larisa Lewis studied violin and piano at the Pyotr Stolyarsky Special Music School for Gifted Children in Odessa, Ukraine. She went on to earn a Bachelor’s Degree from the State Music College in Odessa and completed her Master of Music Degree at the Nezhdanova Conservatoire, a prestigious institution also located in Odessa. Her education encompassed a wide range of subjects, including chamber ensemble, aesthetics, philosophy, psychology, pedagogy, and Western European cultural history.

After teaching for 11 years at the Odessa Special Music School, Larisa performed for nine years with the Lviv Conservatoire Symphony Orchestra. In 1998, she moved to Colorado, where she taught violin and piano at her private studio for over 25 years. Now based in Carolina, she continues to impart her knowledge to beginner and advanced musicians, offering instruction in various music styles, including international and Suzuki methods, and leading small string ensembles.

Larisa’s teaching philosophy is centered around creating a supportive learning environment that caters to each student’s unique learning style and goals. She has helped her students achieve success, with performances at venues like Boettcher Concert Hall and participation in prestigious masterclasses and competitions. Under her guidance, students have earned over $80,000 in scholarships and top positions in orchestras. Larisa has also been an active member of the American Music Teachers National Association, and upon request, she teaches music theory.