“My child has been lucky to have Mikaela as his first violin teacher. From the very beginning, it was clear that Mikaela not only has exceptional musical talent but also a genuine gift for teaching children. She makes lessons fun and has unlimited patience with her students, while also challenging them to achieve their best potential. She is structured, but also flexible. She adjusts easily to different styles (or even moods) to maximize performance, and she pays great attention to detail. Mikaela truly supports and motivates her students to play the most beautiful sounds and music! Over the last year, I’ve seen remarkable growth in my child's technical ability and also confidence. We are so grateful for the care, encouragement, and dedication Mikaela has brought to every single lesson. I highly recommend her to any parent looking for an inspiring and skilled violin teacher, and for that matter, to any adult who might be interested in learning how to play violin. I got some free violin lessons myself, which felt like a great bonus and made it even more fun, while my child learned from observing and helping her teach me!” -Doina Caragea, mom of Alex (who started to play violin at 12)