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VIOLIN & VIOLA
Karen Barg Private Lesson Teacher
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Karen Barg began violin instruction at the age of four through Suzuki Music Winnipeg with Joanne Martin, and continued her studies at the U of M as well as McGill University with teachers Jack Glazter, Gwen Hoebig, and Madame Gho. Karen obtained her Suzuki teacher training from Pat D'Ercole, Joanne Martin, Karen Kimmett and Paule Barselou.
In addition to being a professional freelance violinist and Suzuki instructor, Karen keeps her musical journey stimulated by performing with various touring acts (Il Divo, Sarah Brightman, Disturbed, Michael Bublé, etc.), the Winnipeg and Thunder Bay symphonies as well as being a violinist and vocalist for Fred Penner since 2010. She is also a 2023 Juno nominee with the indigenous band Indian City. After having held the position of Program Coordinator for Suzuki Music Winnipeg Inc from 2012 to 2017, Karen keeps busy by running and arranging music for her LUMINOUS STRING QUARTET, and teaching violin and viola in Winnipeg.
In addition to being a professional freelance violinist and Suzuki instructor, Karen keeps her musical journey stimulated by performing with various touring acts (Il Divo, Sarah Brightman, Disturbed, Michael Bublé, etc.), the Winnipeg and Thunder Bay symphonies as well as being a violinist and vocalist for Fred Penner since 2010. She is also a 2023 Juno nominee with the indigenous band Indian City. After having held the position of Program Coordinator for Suzuki Music Winnipeg Inc from 2012 to 2017, Karen keeps busy by running and arranging music for her LUMINOUS STRING QUARTET, and teaching violin and viola in Winnipeg.