My name is Joel Kennedy and I am a professional violist in the Pacific Northwest. I currently perform with the Portland Opera and am principle violist of the Vancouver Symphony. I have a Bachelors in viola performance from the Eastman School of Music in New York. My graduate studies were in education at the Eastman School of Music as well. I specialize in instructing advanced students but will take on beginning students if our schedules permit. I enjoy facilitating the optimum growth of each student and helping them reach their full potential. My most important goal, is to allow each student to enjoy music as much as I do!