Jacqueline Pabst teaches violin in the San Fernando Valley and online. She has been teaching violin since 2011. Her teaching style is very supportive and patient. (“I never EVER make a student feel badly, if they don’t practice. That’s okay because we can practice together in the lesson!”) Jacqueline teaches students of all ages and abilities, including differently-abled learners such as neurodivergent, autistic, and dyslexic students. She has also successfully adapted to online teaching, maintaining an engaging virtual presence. Jacqueline’s teaching emphasizes technical development, musical expression, and fostering student confidence and enjoyment. With a supportive and dedicated approach, she is committed to inspiring the next generation of violinists. Jacqueline began her violin studies at the Colburn School, where she trained through her primary and secondary school years. During high school, she performed for three seasons with the American Youth Symphony under the direction of Alexander Treger, participating in chamber music programs and competitions. At 16, Jacqueline won a concerto competition and performed the Bruch Violin Concerto with the Los Angeles Valley Symphony. Jacqueline recently graduated with a degree in violin performance from California State University, Northridge (CSUN), where she studied with Lorenz Gamma and Roberto Cani. While at CSUN, she received the Colburn Scholarship and made history as the first undergraduate in six years to serve as concertmaster of the CSUN Symphony. Jacqueline also performs with the Palm Springs Symphony and the Topanga Symphony and has a wealth of knowledge about rehearsing and performing in an orchestra. She is a pro at helping violin students become orchestra stars.
