Teacher Directory
​Are you a private lesson teacher who would like to reach Santa Fe families? Visit this page to submit your listing.
Nicole Taylor
Violin & Viola
cnicoletaylor@gmail.com
316-253-8123
​Nicole Taylor joined the Santa Fe music community after relocating from Austin, Tx. There she was active in the vibrant local music scene as a private strings teacher and co-founder of the Sienna String Quartet. A multi-faceted participant in the musical world, Nicole earned a BA in Viola performance from the University of Kansas as well as a trade-certificate from the Roberto-Venn School of Luthiery. For over a decade she has worked in string shops, making music and making musical experiences possible in communities across the West and Midwest. ​
Vicki Bell
Flute
vickiflute@gmail.com
916-217-6309
Professional flutist and educator in Santa Fe, NM, with over 40 years of teaching and performing experience. While building skills and guiding her students through ever more challenging repertoire, she also offers intensive audition preparation for high school, college, and community ensembles. Beginning through advanced students ages 6-96 are taught in weekly private lessons, either in-person or online. For more information and availability, check out her website at www.vickiflute.biz, send an email to vickiflute@gmail.com, or call 916-217-6309. Her friendly and engaging manner will soon hook you or your child on the joys of fluting!
Aaron Carlson​
Violin, Secondary: Piano & Viola
kinnorstudio@gmail.com
505-570-5635
Aaron Carlson has performed, and taught for sixteen years throughout Florida, teaching students of all ages. His students have studied at the graduate level, and become music teachers. He believes in music as a medium for growth for the whole person. 
Education:
B.A. violin performance from Rollins College Winter Park, Florida. 
Mr. Gilbert Stemm, Chicago Symphony Orchestra a student of Joseph Gingold
Suzuki School of Music Mankato, Minnesota
Mr. Carlson offers violin, viola, and piano lessons at his home in Rio Rancho. 
If you have questions, please reach out at kinnorstudio@gmail.com or (505) 570-5635​.
Garrett Fischbach
Viola, Violin
www.garrettfischbach.com/lessons
212-671-0791
Live online violin lessons for intermediate and advanced students. Member of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra in New York City since 1998. Previous orchestral positions with San Francisco Symphony and National Symphony Orchestra. Teaching conscious, purposeful, and efficient practice strategies, empowering students to enjoy music to its fullest while continuing to excel in other areas of interest. Optional video recordings of live online lessons, as well as written lesson notes and messaging between lessons. Open communication and coordination with parents, school teachers, and youth orchestra directors. Free trial lesson. Please visit website for more details.
Bryan Hutchinson
​Piano
bryanhutchinson@yahoo.com
575-973-1621
Huchinson Piano Studio Santa Fe NM, local in-person lessons.
Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Piano Performance, with decades of teaching experience. Member of national and local music teachers associations. I believe that music belongs to each of us, and that we each can enjoy lifelong active participation. I enjoy all ages and levels, and prefer to teach with a variety of genres in mind. My childhood was spent in northern NM; instilling in me a love of our surroundings, varied cultures and history, and (of course) green chili.
Richard Snider
Double bass/Electric bass
505-670-8376
​Music Educator with 45 years experience teaching in Santa Fe. Specializing in Double bass/ Electric Bass-beginning, intermediate and advanced levels. One hour lessons in my Santa Fe, NM home. Positive environment with emphasis on music fundamentals. Weekly or bi-monthly.