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Meet Courtney

Courtney Orlando, professional violinist and teacher, holds her violin and looks directly at the camera for a headshot photo.

Heralded by The New York Times as a violinist of “tireless energy and bright tone”, Courtney Orlando specializes in the performance of contemporary and crossover music. A founding member of the acclaimed new music ensemble, Alarm Will Sound, she is currently on the faculty of Wharton Arts and teaches violin lessons in the Princeton, NJ area.

Violinist & Educator

Violin teacher, Courtney Orlando, smiles at violin student during a music lesson.

Looking for violin lessons in the Princeton, NJ, area? With over twenty years of experience teaching violin, sight reading, and theory, I teach all levels and ages. From beginner to advanced, from five to 85, from Mozart to Madonna, I tailor my students’ experience to fit their needs, goals and interests. Please don’t hesitate to contact me for a trial lesson, answer any questions you might have, or to have a conversation about the possibility of learning with me! 

Featured Video

“Florescence” by Soo Yeon Lyuh, Performed by Courtney Orlando. Princeton Sound Kitchen, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ. April 11, 2023.

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