Caleb T
Instruments: Voice, Violin
Styles: Classical, Jazz, Pop, Rock, Folk, R&B, Musical Theater, Opera, Latin, Showtunes, Spirituals, New Age, Soul, Avant-garde
Caleb T
Instruments: Voice, Violin
Styles:
Classical, Jazz, Pop, Rock, Folk, R&B, Musical Theater, Opera, Latin, Showtunes, Spirituals, New Age, Soul, Avant-garde
Where I Teach:
Ages Taught: 10-80
Master of Arts in Education with Music Education (Antioch University Seattle - Class of 2020)
Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies (Antioch University Seattle - Class of 2017)
Certificate in Music Industry Essentials (New York University - Class of 2021)
Study Abroad (University of the Philippines Diliman - 2016)
I have soloed with orchestras such as the Encanto Orchestra, the Rainbow City Orchestra (for whom I served as Concertmaster between 2011 and 2015), and the Issaquah Philharmonic Orchestra. In high school, I was one of 3 winners of our concerto competition - I also won the Best Underclassman in Orchestra Award two years in a row, culminating in the Arion Award for Best Senior in Orchestra alongside an associate scholarship. I received early admission to Cornish College of the Arts, but took some time off to pursue music independently before returning to my education. My performances have brought me to multiple venues, including the Paramount Theater, Benaroya Hall, McCaw Hall, and Stanford University. These performances vary significantly in terms of style, genre, and instrumentation - I've played anywhere from private house parties to huge stage productions, with lots of fun endeavors in between.
I have played violin since the age of eleven. I began formal violin training with Ye Tao from 2004 to 2006. I later continued with Sarah Chung from 2008 to 2010 and Dr. Meredith Arksey in 2015. Additionally, I received vocal lessons from David Paul Mesler in 2013 and piano lessons from Yuka Sasaki in 2015.
I regularly freelance around the Seattle area as a soloist, orchestra member (including pit orchestras), chamber musician, and studio session musician. I have performed at numerous venues, such as Stanford University, Benaroya Hall, and the Paramount Theatre. In high school, I won multiple awards and scholarships for my participation in school and community music programs. I have soloed with community and professional orchestras, including the Encanto Orchestra, the Issaquah Philharmonic, and the Rainbow City Orchestra. As a orchestra member, I have played with numerous professional and community orchestras in the Seattle Area, sometimes holding leadership positions - I currently play with the Everett Philharmonic. I served as Principle Second for the Salish Sea Orchestra in 2024, and served as Concertmaster for the Rainbow City Orchestra from 2011 to 2015, beginning when I was nineteen years old. Other orchestras include the Encanto Orchestra (where I served as Concertmaster on occasion) and the Seattle Rock Orchestra. I currently lead the B-Minor String Quartet, which regularly participates in local workshops for coaching and performance.
I began giving music lessons (violin, voice, and piano) in 2014. I have taught with organizations such as 4/4 School of Music, Illumination Learning Studio, TakeLessons.com, Treehouse, and Music & Arts (where I led a string workshop in 2018). For my Master's thesis, I conducted a research study on improving minority representation in classical music education, which was published via Medium. I continue to evaluate music-related independent studies for Antioch University students, writing narrative evaluations to be included on their transcripts. In addition to my career, I currently serves as a Case Manager for the Youth Re-Engagement Program at Everett Community College, where I help young adults navigate the paths to their own dream careers. I also frequently continue to perform around the Seattle area as a soloist, chamber musician, and orchestra member.
In 2014, I began teaching students privately. I taught multiple students of different ages, with a range from early childhood to late adulthood. Most of my students were beginners, and we worked together for over a year. By the end of our time together, they were able to play fairly advanced music for the time they had been playing, such as "La Folia" by Corelli and "Jesu, the Joy of Man's Desiring" by Bach. I have also taught independently, teaching students I met through different musical endeavors. Eventually, I became a full-time violin instructor for studios such as 4/4 School of Music, Music of Arts, and Illumination Learning Studio. I continue to teach music independently.
For all beginner students, I begin with the Essential Elements books. Once fingering and bowing have been introduced, I begin incorporating level-appropriate scales. These etudes and scales are vital for learning the technique necessary for more advanced pieces. Once the student has completed the first Essential Elements book, we then select a piece for them to play, and keep this as our main focus while continuing to work on scales and etudes. For more intermediate and advanced students, we start off with a piece they would like to work on while concurrently working on etudes and scales. Younger students are rewarded with stickers for practice.
I always make sure the student has a proper say in all of the proceedings. I want to make sure that the student enjoys the piece that they are working on, and that it challenges their skill levels while still being able to be performed by them. I also make sure that their personal tastes are reflected in the pieces selected, and make sure they listen to performances of the piece before it is selected. I find that this is vital in making sure that the student has the motivation to practice, because it is a piece that they are excited about learning and performing.
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