Chloe Guo is an accomplished violinist, she graduated from Mannes School of Music and have gained extensive performance experience across prestigious venues and international festivals. Highlights of my professional journey include participating in the Tignes MusicAlp International Music Academy in France, performing at the Mannes Orchestra concert in Alice Tully Hall, and attending renowned events like the Lake Lugano Chamber Music Festival and the Sesotho Rocchi Open Chamber Music Festival in Italy. She has also received several accolades, including multiple Second Prizes at international competitions in Beijing and Hong Kong, showcasing her dedication and talent in the classical music realm.

In addition to performing, she is passionate about teaching and enjoy sharing her knowledge of the violin with others. Familiar with the Suzuki method, she tailors her lessons to meet the unique needs of each student, fostering a supportive and compassionate learning environment. Her goal is to help aspiring musicians achieve their objectives while instilling a love for music, drawing from her own experiences as both a performer and educator.

Aron Frank is an award-winning composer, violinist, and music educator. A recent laureate of the Cité internationale des arts in Paris, Aron began studying the violin at age seven, and began composing music shortly thereafter. He is a graduate of the Indiana University – Jacobs School of Music, where he received the Bachelor and Master of Music degrees. As a recipient of the “Harriet Hale Woolley Scholarship,” he subsequently served as an artist-in-residence at the Fondation des États-Unis in Paris for the 2021-22 academic year. During this period of time, he studied at the École Normale de Musique de Paris, and at the Écoles d’art américaines de Fontainebleau, where he was awarded a Ravel prize by the Maurice Ravel Foundation.

A passionate educator of young musicians, Aron currently serves as a Violin Teaching Artist and Conductor for the Harmony Program in New York City, and has contributed to several El Sistema-inspired and community-based music programs in both North and South America. Recent performances include engagements at Lincoln Center, the Julliard School, United Nations, and with violinist Joshua Bell.

His music for film has recently been featured at the Montclair Film Festival in New Jersey (Jury Award) and at Film Independent's Project Involve in Los Angeles. Aron's music for the concert stage has been performed in the United States, Latin America, and Europe, by soloists and ensembles at the Boston University Tanglewood Institute, Bowdoin International Music Festival, Indiana University, Cleveland Institute of Music, Music Educators National Conference, as well as by Ensemble Calliopée, Ensemble Variances, Wabash Valley Youth Symphony, Americas Chamber Orchestra, and Mariah Wind Quintet.

Seeun Baek is an accomplished violinist and dedicated educator. She recently earned her Master’s degree from the Juilliard School, studying under esteemed mentors Laurie Smukler and Ronald Copes, following her Summa Cum Laude graduation from Seoul National University. Seeun is the recipient of numerous awards, including First Prizes at the New York International Music Competition, Fanny Mendelssohn International Music Competition, Caneres International Music Competition in Vienna, as well as the Grand Prize at the KUMF competition and Korea String Education Association Competition.

Seeun made her New York debut as Laurette of the New York International Music Competition, performing at Carnegie Weil Hall and Lincoln Center’s Bruno Walter Auditorium. During her time at Juilliard, she served as concertmaster for the Juilliard Orchestra and performed at prestigious venues like Carnegie Hall, David Geffen Hall, and Alice Tully Hall. Currently, she is pursuing her Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) degree at Stony Brook University.

In addition to her performing career, Seeun is a passionate violin instructor. She has taught serious young violinists, guiding middle and high school students through advanced repertoire and performance preparation. She also works with amateur adult students at Seoul National University, fostering their love of music and helping them develop their violin skills. With experience teaching beginners as well, Seeun tailors her instruction to the needs of each individual student, ensuring their artistic growth. Her chamber music studies include work with renowned musicians such as Emanuel Ax, David Finckel, Kate Soyeon Lee, Dmitry Kouzov, David Bowlin, Molly Carr, Areta Zhulla and Brian Hong, alongside master classes with Joel Krosnick, Natasha Brofsky, Ulf Wallin, and the Shanghai String Quartet.

Shiqi Luo is an exceptional solo violinist and chamber musician, she has captivated audiences worldwide with her expressive performances and virtuosic talent in contemporary classical music. Currently a first violinist with the American Asian Culture Symphony Orchestra, her accolades include performances at prestigious venues like Carnegie Hall and international music festivals, drawing sold-out crowds and critical acclaim.

With a Master’s degree in Violin Performance from the Manhattan School of Music and extensive training under renowned instructors, Shiqi began her violin studies at just four years old at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music. Praised by Kioichiro Harada, founder of the Tokio String Quartet, for her dedication and extraordinary skill, she has a vibrant concert schedule ahead, including a solo concert titled "Petrichor" in April 2024 and an anticipated China tour in 2025. She is dedicated to nurturing young talent and promoting classical music education. Her commitment to music and education continues to inspire audiences and young musicians alike.

Emily Wei is a dedicated violinist currently studying at Mannes School of Music, where she has trained under esteemed teachers, including Yibin Li, a faculty member at both Mannes and The Juilliard School Pre College Division. Her musical journey has been enriched by master classes with distinguished musicians such as David Kim from the Philadelphia Orchestra and Christophe Giovaninetti, a former member of the Paris Orchestra. Emily's performance experience includes participation in notable ensembles like the Great Neck North High School Symphony Orchestra, where she served as Co-Concertmaster, and the New Jersey Youth Symphony, where she played first violin. She has performed at prestigious venues, including Carnegie Hall and the Eastman School of Music, and participated in various international music festivals.

In addition to her performance accolades, Emily is passionate about teaching. She has held roles as a teaching assistant at Great Neck North High School and Long Island Musart Music School, providing private lessons to students of all ages. Recognized for her talents, she has received several awards, including the Gold Award at the Guangzhou Violin Competition and full scholarships for music summer programs. With a strong commitment to nurturing the next generation of musicians, Emily aims to share her love for music and help her students achieve their individual goals.

Zoe Lo is a violin and music theory teacher, and enjoys sharing her knowledge and love for music with others. She has received her Bachelor of Music in Violin Performance from the Mannes School of Music, in New York City. Since 2018, her students have won multiple top places in violin competitions, New York and New Jersey orchestra auditions, as well as received high honors and top marks on theory exams.

Her teaching philosophy is based on guiding the student to reach their musical goals, whether that be learning how to sheet read, play more challenging pieces, becoming a better musician and performer, winning music competitions, scoring full points on ABRSM theory exams, or preparing for college auditions to eventually pursue a professional music career. Her primary role and desire is to inspire students of all ages to develop a deeper understanding of violin and appreciation for music overall.

Ben Rauch is a professional Music Educator, specializing in Piano and Voice, and an active performing pianist and singer. He also is an award winning Songwriter.

Ben has taught Piano and Voice for over twenty years. He teaches children through adults of all levels. He is also a Certified Alexander Technique Teacher, and many of his teaching principles were developed through this technique. Ben Rauch’s innovative method of teaching not only covers the technical aspects of music, including notes, rhythms and technique, but also enhances his students' creativity, while building self-awareness and self- esteem.

He has been the accompanist for Ms. Ran Tao's Little Mozart School of Violin recitals for multiple years as well as coaching many of her students in learning skills and techniques to working with an accompanist in performance as well as competition. As an accompanist he has performed at Carnegie Hall, Symphony Space, has also been the keyboardist for legendary singer, Darlene Love (Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame), touring the country playing with the Stanford Symphony Orchestra. He worked as the keyboardist/singer for the Four Seasons in the movie “Jersey Boys” directed by Clint Eastwood.

Patricia Lee is a new faculty member at the Little Mozart, School of Violin. She is a graduate of Manhattan School of Music and has over 25 years of teaching experience in New York City. More to come about Patricia.