An engaging and versatile teacher, Karla Hamelin has become a highly sought after instructor who is committed to string pedagogy and music education. Dr. Hamelin has seventeen years of private cello studio teaching experience and has been consistently praised for her concise and effective way of communicating musical ideas, discovering technical solutions to facilitate artistry, and motivating and inspiring young artists in their musical development.

While a doctoral student at The University of Texas at Austin, Dr. Hamelin was the teaching assistant to renown cello pedagogue Phyllis Young, taught for The University of Texas at Austin String Department and was an instructor in the UT String Project. Her qualifications in teaching young children include several levels of Orff and Kodaly courses and most recently has received Suzuki Cello training with Dr. Melissa Kraut at the Cleveland Institute of Music.

Equally interested in the scholarly aspects of performance, music education and the creative process, Dr. Hamelin continues to explore further studies in research in music and human learning. In 2006 and 2007,Dr. Hamelin presented lectures at the American String Teachers National Convention and is a member of the American String Teachers Association, Suzuki Association of the Americas, Texas Music Educators and the Texas Cello Society.

Testimonials regarding Karla's teaching and playing:

"Her tireless work as a musician has been an inspiration to me, and I imagine to many others, particularily the many students fortunate enough to study with her. This talent for teaching others - such a critical talent in the arts - is a natural one for Karla, and the music community is lucky to benefit from her dedication." Adam Glaser, Conductor, Juilliard School of Music, New York.

 "Karla is a very dedicated performer and teacher and very active professionally, reading articles on teaching and performing, attending concerts and planning instructional strategies related to her responsibilities as a private cello teacher and performer. In my 34 years of teaching I can honestly say that Karla's skill as a young profesional is exceptional in comparison to others with whom I have worked. I have no doubt Karla will be a leader in the field of string education." Dr. Laurie Scott, professor of Music and Human Learning, The University of Texas at Austin.

"The members of the Hope Chapel community in Austin, as well as all the artists who count themselves a part of this larger fellowship have been very grateful to have had a chance to hear - to experience Karla's beautiful performances."  David Taylor, Arts Pastor, Austin Texas.