Kirsten Escalante

Kirsten is a Las Vegas native from a Classical Background teaching violin, viola and piano here in the Valley for the last 2 years.

Here in the Valley, she worked with grades 5-12 at the Keys Conservatory, where she was previously the Principal and Lead Viola for the Orchestras, as well as a a student teacher. There she taught Beginning to Symphonic Orchestras, led sectionals, and had the pleasure to work conduct said Orchestras. Kirsten has also private taught for the last 2 years working with students as young as eight in Violin and Viola.

A graduate of the Keys Conservatory, Kirsten is currently pursuing a Bachelors of Music Education with an emphasis on Viola at UNLV. Kirsten’s extensive work with young musicians as well as other Music Educators in the valley has helped her develop an appreciation for cultivating the Las Vegas classical music sphere.

Kirsten’s goal with her students is to not only develop a strong technical fluency in their instrument, but a passion for music and an enjoyment of classical music. By tailoring students lessons to their individual strengths and weaknesses. She believes a strong musical foundation rooted in good technique and a general knowledge of music theory helps set students up for success in various types of playing.