- Maria Cuzzani
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Maria grew up playing the violin and piano. She completed her studies at the University of Calgary under the direction of Edmond Agopian and also acquired her ARCT certification. She has performed concerts, festivals, and public functions throughout Canada, the United States and Europe. Maria has earned praise from appreciative fans for her passionate renditions of a wide variety of music styles, both as a fine soloist and chamber musician. Also prominent as an educator, clinician and adjudicator, Maria continues to make a valuable and ongoing contribution to the cultural life of Alberta.
Children's Instructors
Elyssa Lingwood
Piano, Violin
Elyssa began playing the violin at age 6 and has been studying and performing violin throughout Alberta for the last 11 years. Currently in her senior year of high school, Elyssa plans to further her education towards a Bachelors degree in music performance. For the past six years she has been an active participant with the Bow Valley Fiddlers as well as other jazz and bluegrass groups. Elyssa is currently completing her RCM examination as well as recording a self titled Celtic Rock CD with members of the Wild Rose Express group to be released in January 2009. Elyssa loves teaching new students the violin and hopes they will continue with the instrument as a hobby or career. Elyssa teaches both classical and fiddle styles to students of all ages.
Kaila Jensen
Piano, Violin
Kaila Jensen started her musical education when she was six years old through the Kodaly program at Mount Royal College. Currently working towards her RCM (Royal Conservatory of Music) Exam, she is actively coaching students and is becoming more integrated in the musical community here in Calgary. Kaila is a member of the Calgary Youth Orchestra here in Calgary directed by Edmund Agopian. As well as being a truly gifted violinist, she is also an exceptional piano player. She enjoys playing and listening to all kinds of music, especially classical and rock. Crescendo Music Studio is proud to have Kaila as part of their team this fall.
Amy Russell
Violin, Group Lesson Coach
Amy Russell started her violin lessons at the age of 8 years old and had studied with Laurie Syer. She attended and helped coach Strings and Keys classical music camp for 3 summers, Red Deer College's Fiddle camp for one year and Fiddlemania Camp for 3 years. She was a member of Bergen Strings classical performance group for 5 years and has been a member of 7 Fiddlesworth (formerly the E-String Gang) for 4 years. She has performed at various venues over the years including the Mountainview Music Festival and the Water Valley Celtic Music Festival. There is a CD planned for 2009! Along with violin, Amy has grade 8 flute and grade 6 alto saxophone. She played sax in a jazz band for 2 years. Her other instruments include: bodhran (celtic drum), tin whistle and mandolin.
