Private Lesson Instructors
We are proud to recommend the following private instructors for our string orchestra students. Please get in touch with them directly for scheduling, availability, and rates.
Violin/Viola
Michael Zahlit
🌐 michaelzahlit.com
📞 805-390-7838
✉️ mqzahlit@gmail.com
Drives to LTISD schools
Antonio Cevallos
🌐 violinmastery.net/antoniocevallos
📞 312-315-7774
✉️ antoniocevallos217@gmail.com
Drives to LTISD schools (LTMS, BCMS, LTHS)
Dr. Amy Harris
✉️ violingrad@gmail.com
Teaches at Westridge Middle School or in her home studio (near 183 & IH-35)
Alex Caplis Tuttle
🌐 alexandracaplistuttle.musicteachershelper.com
📞 210-380-6016
✉️ actformusic@yahoo.com
Teaches in Oak Hill (South Austin) or at Westridge Middle School (Eanes ISD)
Brett Osburn
✉️ brettosburnviola@gmail.com
Drives to LTISD schools
Rohan Joshi
🌐 rohanjoshiviola.com
✉️ rrjoshi@bu.edu
Drives to LTISD schools
Dr. Sara Driver
📞 512-922-3803
✉️ violadriver@gmail.com
Drives to LTHS; students may also go to her home studio in Austin
Emma Martin
✉️ martinsu@ltisdschools.org
Currently accepting only JV & Varsity students
Cello
Jasmin Shih
🌐 jasmincellostudio.com
✉️ cellostudio@gmail.com
📞 737-471-9977
Home studio in Sweetwater
Jennifer Hwo
🌐 Lake Travis Music Studio
🎶 Facebook
✉️ laketravismusicstudio@gmail.com
📞 512-222-9117
Drives to LTISD schools
Jamey Hungerford
🎶 Hungerford Music (Facebook / Instagram / TikTok)
✉️ HungerfordMusic@gmail.com
📞 616-644-7079
Offers online cello, piano, and guitar lessons
Experienced with neurodivergent students
Amy Levine-Tsang
✉️ amyltsang@aol.com
Studio in South Austin (Circle C neighborhood)
Matthew Armbruster
✉️ marmbruster.cello@gmail.com
Ms. Nicole Pajarillo
✉️ pajarillon@ltisdschools.org
Dr. Karla Hamelin
🌐 Faculty Bio – Texas State University
🌐 karlaHamelinCellist.com
📞 512-497-6589
✉️ karlamhamelin@gmail.com
Studio in South Austin
Dr. Shu-Yi Scott
🌐 shuyicello.com
🌐 Cello Central Texas
📞 249-5526 or 914-7993
Studio in North Austin
(Fun fact: Mrs. May’s former cello teacher!)
DOUBLE BASS
Mr. George Fahlund
🌐 Studio G – ATX
✉️ geo.fahlund73@gmail.com
📞 (512) 406-1412
Drives to LTISD schools
Jonathan Rouse
✉️ jonathanbradleyrouse@gmail.com
📞 404-314-8259
Studio in Central Austin
Ray Fisher
✉️ rayfisher52@gmail.com
Drives to LTISD schools
Phil Spencer
🌐 philspencerbass.com
✉️ spen2705@yahoo.com
📞 970-227-0028
Ms. Anna Macias
🌐 Lake Travis Orchestra Director
✉️ maciasa@ltisdschools.org
📞 512-533-6161
Lessons at Lake Travis High School (parents provide transportation)