Karin Loberg Code got her start on viola in public school orchestra in fourth grade and is an avid supporter of school instrumental strings programs. She received her viola performance Bachelor's at University of Illinois and studied with Roland Vamos at Western Illinois University for a Master's degree.
She has been teaching strings in Kalamazoo for nearly twenty years. During that time, she has built a private studio of twenty-five students, and continues on the faculties at Portage Northern High School, Maple Street Middle School and West Michigan Homeschool Fine Arts. In addition to her teaching duties, Karin is a free-lance violist who regularly plays with several area orchestras. photos provided by the artist (click to enlarge) |