Manoela joined our teaching staff this month. A native of Rio de Janeiro, she has established herself in Los Angeles as an exceptionally versatile and eclectic violinist. Classically trained in violin, she also has a strong passion for improvisation in jazz, blues, and rock genres and is an active composer and arranger for string ensembles and jazz bands. Manoela holds a BM in music from Queens College CUNY and a MM from DePaul University. Manoela also teaches piano, ukulele/guitar, and voice.