Private Teachers
Taking regular lessons with a private teacher is one of the best ways to improve on your instrument. The following list of local/metro area teachers will be updated regularly as a resource for Grady Orchestra students. Inclusion of names does not imply endorsement.
Ellie Arenz - violin
ASO member
Bella Issakova - violin
Classical violin and Irish fiddle
LaTonya Peoples - violin
All levels, all styles
William Pu - violin
Former ASO Associate Concertmaster
Alpharetta school has extensive string faculty.
Jessica Stinson - violin
DuMarkus Davis - violin/vola/cello/bass
May be able to provide lesson during
orchestra class period.
Patti Gouvas - violin/viola
William Johnston - viola
Patricia Vas Dias - violin/viola
p77vasdias@bellsouth.net
(404) 218-9302
Longtime Decatur teacher
Alana Bennett - cello
Kyna Elliott - cello
(678) 250-3143
Marla Majett - cello
Katie Truex - cello
Emily Damrel - bass
Alonso Padron - bass, guitar
Lauren Seay - bass
multi-instrumentalist, many styles