Meet the Musicians
Meet the master musicians, who bring to life the Strings Along Concept.
Our team of great performers and passionate teachers
ensures you are hearing fine playing to model & accompany.

Helen Graham
Suzuki Method Teacher Performer
Suzuki Method School owner
Community musical activist
for children & adults

Richard Altenbach
Concertmaster & Composer
25 year LA studio musician
Hollywood composer
Studio recording artist

Ilana Blumberg Thomas
Violin Performer Teacher
Concertmaster for
Modesto Symphony Orchestra
San Francisco Area Performer


Susan Lamb Cook
Cello Performer & Teacher
Europe, Far East & US
Guest Lecturer
Sacramento Youth Chamber Music

Laura Gaynon
Cello Performer Teacher
San Francisco performer
Music for everyone
Educational Enthusiast

Motoshi Kosako
Harpist Recording Artist Composer
Stockton Symphony Orchestra
Recording artist
Jazz harp innovator

Akio Sasajima
Jazz Guitar Arranger Teacher
Chicago & international musician
Recording artist & composer
Teaching method creator

TianTian Lan
Viola Performer & Teacher
Berkeley Symphony Orchestra
Northern CA performer
Viola Teacher
