Meet Anna
Hello! I am Anna Weddington, violinist and Suzuki registered strings teacher in Raleigh, North Carolina, and founder of Weddington String Studio.
I have degrees in Violin Performance and Music Education from the University of Kentucky and over 20 years of experience teaching in public schools, youth orchestras, and private lessons.
Originally from Central Kentucky, I began playing violin at the age of 3 and have been playing ever since! In addition to teaching, I served as Program Director of an El Sistema-inspired youth orchestra and enjoy playing in a variety of ensembles. I founded Weddington String Studio to bring my love of teaching and performing under one umbrella.
Credentials
B.M. Violin Performance, University of Kentucky 2007
B.M. Music Education, University of Kentucky 2014
Virginia Collegiate Professional License Music: Instrumental Pre K-12, 2021-2031
Suzuki Teacher Training
Every Child Can!
Violin Unit 1
Violin Unit 2
Violin Unit 3
Violin Unit 4
Violin Unit 6
Violin Unit 9
Violin Unit 10
Additional Enrichment Courses
Teaching
Weddington String Studio, Suzuki & traditional violin and viola teacher
Levine School of Music, Suzuki Violin Teacher
Front Porch Community Music School, Strings teacher for kids and adults, individual and group classes
Alexandria City Public Schools, Orchestra Director
Fayette County Public Schools, Orchestra Director
Central Kentucky Youth Orchestras, Program Director of MusicWorks, an El Sistema-inspired youth orchestra; Assistant Conductor of Preparatory String Orchestra
Performance
Symphony Orchestra of Northern Virginia, section violinist and violist
Lexington Chamber Orchestra, violinist
Lexington Philharmonic Orchestra, substitute violinist
Volare String Quartet, 1st violinist
Partners of the Americas Cultural Residency in Ecuador, lecturer, performer, and teacher
FAQs
How long have you played violin?
I have been playing violin for over 30 years! My mom was my first teacher, and I learned to play entirely by ear for the first few years. More formal training began when I was accepted to the School for the Creative and Performing Arts in Lexington, Kentucky. I played in my youth orchestra and studied Violin Performance at the University of Kentucky. After a few years of teaching and freelancing, I went back to school and earned a degree in Music Education.
What is your teaching philosophy?
The Suzuki Method philosophy resonates with me, the basis being that “every child can”. I have registered Suzuki teacher trainings for Units 1-4, 6, 9 & 10 with additional enrichment trainings.
I work with individual students to discover what motivates them, and I draw on my experiences across the board to help each student and family succeed and grow. As Dr. Suzuki famously said, “character first, ability second.”
Do you prefer teaching or performing?
I founded my teaching and performing business, Weddington String Studio, LLC to bring my love of all things musical under one umbrella.
Working with students in my home studio every week is incredibly rewarding. I feel very lucky to do what I love every day. It’s also a privilege to play music for weddings, events, and all kinds of special occasions.
What styles of music do you play?
I’m classically trained and grew up as a Suzuki kid, but I love lots of different music. In college I was in a salsa band, then a swing band, then a rock band, and all the while I played in orchestras and classical chamber ensembles. I like it all from Bach to Burt Bacharach and beyond!
Before moving away from Kentucky, I performed regularly with the Lexington Chamber Orchestra, The Lex Orchestra, the Lexington Philharmonic, and the Volare String Quartet.
I am newly based in Raleigh, North Carolina and am excited to explore and get involved in the musical community here!