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Highlights

Since picking up the violin at six years old, Amanda’s persistent dedication to improving her musical skills has lead to a flourishing career. At ten years old she became the concertmaster of the Gainesville Suzuki Players, serving in that position for two years. Throughout her childhood, she performed at many local events, weddings, festivals, and competitions, winning her fair share of awards in the process.

This experienced translated well into more advanced roles later on, such as the three summers she spent touring the country with the Florida College Friends pop/rock band. Beginning at age seventeen, she served as the concertmaster for the Florida College string ensemble for three years. After earning her bachelor’s degree in music from Florida college, she transitioned into music education, giving private lessons for the array of instruments in her repertoire. Since then, she has taught music in Florida, Washington, and even in Australia during the year she and her husband lived there.

Her time in Australia broadened her experience with music production, as she performed and collaborated with local labels and musicians. Since returning to Washington, Amanda is once again teaching music. She is currently accepting students for violin, piano, guitar, voice, and ukulele.

Timeline

1999

  • Began playing violin

2000

  • Started performing for school and local events
  • Developed perfect pitch

2003

  • Joined Gainesville Suzuki Players orchestra

2004

  • Became Concert Master of Gainesville Suzuki Players
  • Joined Hausmusik Orchestra
  • Began playing piano

2009

  • Began playing guitar

2011 – 2014

  • Selected to perform for the PR band the Florida College Friends, touring the country for three summers; performed violin, piano, synthesizer, and vocals
  • Served as concert master of the Florida College Orchestra

2014 – 2015

  • Taught music in Tampa, FL and Yakima, WA

2015 – 2016

  • Taught music in Melbourne, Australia
  • Collaborated and recorded with labels and artists in Melbourne

2017 – Present

  • Performs at public and private events in the Yakima Valley
  • Teaches private music lessons in the Yakima Valley