Nancy Kvam

Phone: 831-426-6443
Email: nkvammen@gmail.com
Website: https://cabrillo.edu/faculty https://www.cabrillo.edu/cabrillo-youth-strings/
Private Lessons On: Violin, Viola, Chamber Music, Jazz, Early Childhood Music, Piano
Location of Lessons: Centrally located studio in Santa Cruz, Soquel and Rio Del Mar (Aptos)
Housecalls? no
Classes/Groups: String Orchestra, Chamber Music
Location of Classes/Groups: Centrally located studio in Santa Cruz, Soquel and Rio Del Mar (Aptos)
Specialties: Jazz, Latin, Mariachi, Contemporary, Rock, Improvisation, Fiddle, International Music, Pre-Baroque/Baroque styles, Chamber Music
Credentials: Bachelor of Arts with Music Teacher Credentials, K-12 (emphasis in violin performance/chamber music/orchestral) Masters in Music Education/Violin and Viola Performance Registration as a Music Therapist
Year began Teaching:
Student Requirements: Willingness to commit to music study on a consistent basis
Music Teachers’ Association of CA Member? yes
Low Income Policy? I accept Opportunity Grant students from the SCCMTAC program
Rates: upon request
Other Services: Helping students with the Certificate of Merit program offered through MTAC. Performing in Chamber Music Ensembles for special occasions such as weddings, recitals, parties, festivals. Accompany my students on the piano.
Additional Information: Long-time member (violinist) of the Santa Cruz County Symphony, also act as a docent/musician in the schools. Work in the Music Department at Cabrillo College and teach in the Cabrillo Youth Strings Music Program (Baroque-Romantic Ensemble string orchestra, Contemporary Music Ensemble string orchestra, chamber music, jazz, latin, private lessons for violin and viola, etc.) Cabrillo Youth Strings Artistic Director since 2016, Director of the 4th-6th Grade Beginning Strings, Director of the Cabrillo Youth Strings Chamber Music Program, Instructor in the Chamber Music Program, Section Coach for the Festival Strings and Cabrillo Strings, Conductor/Director for String Orchestra Joint String Orchestra pieces. I teach string orchestra, chamber music, jazz, latin, celtic/fiddle, and private lessons for violin, viola, piano.