Our Teachers
The SacIMA is pleased to welcome Fritz Gearhart to our teaching staff. Mr. Gearhart is a highly experienced educator and performer. He has taught extensively at the university level, most recently as a faculty member at the University of Oregon. He has performed in prestigious venues across the country, including the Kennedy Center and at Carnegie Hall. Mr. Gearhart received his Masters Degree and Performer's Certificate from the Eastman School of Music where he studied with Donald Weilerstein.
Lessons with Mr. Gearhart are available by audition only. For more information please contact info@sacima.org. |
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SacIMA founder and director Ingrid Tracy has taught hundreds of students in her 30+ year teaching career, and has seen her students go on to enjoy successful careers as professional musicians and music educators, as well as teachers, doctors, engineers, lawyers, and other well-rounded professionals who carry with them a deep connection, understanding, and love of music.
Ingrid is a fully trained instructor of the Suzuki violin method, and is well-versed in both classical and contemporary styles including fiddle and jazz violin. She specializes in beginners of all ages and technique rehabilitation. Ingrid is also available for audition coaching. Ingrid plays professionally with the Sacramento Philharmonic Orchestra and the Sacramento Choral Society & Orchestra, and has worked extensively as a free lance musician throughout Northern California. In the non-classical world, you can find Ingrid playing fiddle in the folk- rock band band Proxy Moon , around town in the local music scene, and playing Celtic Fiddle whenever possible! |