Enjoy a one-hour private violin lesson with Gifted Music School Executive Director and internationally acclaimed concert musician Eugene Watanabe. Recognized as one of the premier music educators in the U.S., Eugene has guided students to top conservatories like Juilliard and Colburn. Whether you're just beginning or preparing for advanced auditions, this personalized session will be tailored to your unique goals and skill level—an inspiring opportunity to learn from a true master.

 

 

Eugene Watanabe is the Executive Director and String Area Chair of Gifted Music School, which he co-founded with his wife, Dr. Vera Oussetskaia-Watanabe. Since its founding, the school has grown from 35 to over 750 students with a faculty of 55 top-level artists. A nationally recognized music educator, Watanabe’s students have been accepted to prestigious institutions such as Juilliard, Colburn, Yale, and NEC, and have gone on to successful careers as soloists, orchestral musicians, and educators. He is a celebrated performer on both violin and piano, having appeared with major ensembles including the Moscow State Symphony and Utah Symphony, and has earned numerous awards including the Governor’s Mansion Artist Award. A graduate of the Curtis Institute of Music, Watanabe was the first to earn dual degrees in piano and violin and is a proud Steinway Artist.