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Youngbin Ko

Availability: Tuesdays from 3:30 PM and Saturdays from 10 AM.

• Pursuing Bachelor of Music in Violin Performance with a minor in Suzuki based String Pedagogy, George Mason University

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education, Fanshawe College

• Blends strong musical training with child development expertise

• Former early childhood lead teacher

• Teaches all levels, beginning at age 5

• Warm, patient, and structured teaching style

• Orchestral performance experience

• Focused on strong fundamentals, confidence, and a lifelong love of music

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Joy S. Lee

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• Founder of Joyful Strings Studio in Fairfax, Virginia

• Bachelor of Music in Violin Performance with a minor in Music Pedagogy from George Mason University

• Certified Suzuki instructor

• Bilingual in English and Korean

• Prepares students for district and regional orchestra auditions

• Specializes in young beginners, emphasizing strong fundamentals and parent involvement

• Committed to building confident musicians who develop a lifelong love of music