Our lessons are currently enjoyed by students ages 2-82! Students often benefit from the personalized attention of private lessons. Our experienced instructors are professionals who have been part of symphonies around the world. They understand what beginning students need and can help take experienced musicians to the next level. Lessons take place weekly, in 30 minute, 45 minute or 1 hour increments. Learn more about the benefits of taking private lessons at our San Antonio studio by clicking below.

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Dr. Daniel Kobialka, Violin & Viola

Beginning his career in music at age 15 with a concerto debut at Carnegie Hall, he went on that same year to appear as a soloist with the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Four years later, he made his critically acclaimed recital debut at Carnegie Hall.

One of his high school friends, and associates with the Greater Boston Youth Symphony Orchestra, where Kobialka was the founding concertmaster and soloist, was John Adams, now one of America’s foremost contemporary composers. Other important influences on Mr. Kobialka’s musical talents were his “privileged relationships” with such legendary musicians and composers as Lou Harrison, Harry Partch, Vivian Fine, and Henry Brant.

He has commissioned over 30 works from such composers as Pulitzer Prize winners Charles Wuorinen, William Bolcom, Henry Brant, and Wayne Peterson. Dr. Kobialka has premiered both solo works and concertos for violin, including Ben Weber’s Violin Concerto, dedicated to him, with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra under the late Robert Shaw. With the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra, he gave both the American premiere of Toru Takemitsu’s “Far Calls, Coming Far,” and the world premiere of Charles Wuorinen’s “Rhapsody”, a work written especially for Mr. Kobialka. He also premiered Henry Brant’s “Litany of Tides” with the San Jose Symphony and George Barati’s Violin Concerto with the Santa Cruz Symphony. Some of the other composers who have written and dedicated works for Mr. Kobialka include George Rochberg, Meyer Kupferman, Lou Harrison, Vivian Fine, Henry Brant, Fred Fox, Arthur Custer, Theodore Antoniou, Marta Ptaszynska, and Benjamin Lees.

And now, after many years with the San Francisco Symphony, we are excited to announce Dr. Kobialka has joined the Strad Studio for one-on-one lessons. Call, email, or stop-by to learn more or to inquire about rates and availability.

Click here to visit Dr. Kobialka’s website Wonder of Sound.

210.349.9788 | lessons@stradviolin.com

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