Meet Anna

Hello! I am Anna Weddington, violinist, violist, and Suzuki registered violin teacher. I teach Suzuki method and traditional violin and viola lessons for kids and adults of all ages and levels.

Originally from Lexington, Kentucky, I have over 20 years of experience teaching in public schools, youth orchestras, and private lessons, and was Program Director of an El Sistema-inspired youth orchestra in Central Kentucky.

In addition to teaching, I am an active performer and especially enjoy playing chamber music and solo violin for wedding ceremonies and other celebrations.

I have degrees in Violin Performance and Music Education from the University of Kentucky and am currently pursuing a Master of Music in Music Education with an emphasis in Pedagogy from East Carolina University.

Location change: I am excited to return to Charlottesville, Virginia in December 2025!

Credentials

M.M. Music Education, East Carolina University, Anticipated Graduation 2027

B.M. Music Education, University of Kentucky 2014

B.M. Violin Performance, University of Kentucky 2007

Virginia Collegiate Professional License Music: Instrumental Pre K-12, 2021-2031

Suzuki Teacher Training

  • Every Child Can!

  • Violin Unit 1

  • Violin Unit 2

  • Violin Unit 3

  • Violin Unit 4

  • Violin Unit 6

  • Violin Unit 9

  • Violin Unit 10

  • Additional Enrichment Courses

    View Suzuki profile

Teaching

Weddington String Studio, Suzuki & traditional violin and viola teacher

Levine School of Music, Suzuki Violin Teacher

Front Porch Community Music School, Strings teacher for kids and adults, individual and group classes

Alexandria City Public Schools, Orchestra Director

Fayette County Public Schools, Orchestra Director

Central Kentucky Youth Orchestras, Program Director of MusicWorks, an El Sistema-inspired youth orchestra; Assistant Conductor of Preparatory String Orchestra

Performance

Symphony Orchestra of Northern Virginia, section violinist and violist

Lexington Chamber Orchestra, violinist

Lexington Philharmonic Orchestra, substitute violinist

Volare String Quartet, 1st violinist

Partners of the Americas Cultural Residency in Ecuador, lecturer, performer, and teacher

Leonard Cohen Tribute with JoAnna James and Richard Young
Playing a fiddle tune at the Pine Mountain Settlement School in Eastern, Kentucky
Performing new works at Tee Dee's Lounge
Two children playing musical instruments on a wooden deck: one playing a cello and another a violin, with an adult playing a Casio keyboard.
Performing on the Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour
Playing duets at the Kentucky Castle
A group of children and an adult holding string instruments, including violins, a cello, and a double bass, posing together in front of a blue wall.
Playing a wedding reception with The Swells
Child playing a violin indoors, wearing a colorful outfit with stripes.
Wedding duets during cocktail hour
With one of my favorite college ensembles after performing the Brahms Clarinet Quintet
Performing with The Big Maracas at an art exhibit
Dress rehearsal in a concert hall in China

FAQs

How long have you played violin?

I have been playing violin for over 30 years! My mom was my first teacher, and I learned to play entirely by ear for the first few years. More formal training began at the School for the Creative and Performing Arts in Lexington, Kentucky. I played in my local youth orchestra and studied Violin Performance at the University of Kentucky. After a few years of teaching and freelancing, I went back to school and earned a degree in Music Education.

What is your teaching philosophy?

The Suzuki Method philosophy resonates with me, the basis being that “every child can”. I have registered Suzuki teacher trainings for Units 1-4, 6, 9 & 10 with additional enrichment trainings.

I work with individual students to discover what motivates them, and I draw on my experiences across the board to help each student and family succeed and grow. As Dr. Suzuki famously said, “character first, ability second.”

Do you prefer teaching or performing?

I founded my teaching and performing business, Weddington String Studio, LLC to bring my love of all things musical under one umbrella.

Working with students in my home studio every week is incredibly rewarding. I feel very lucky to do what I love every day. It’s also a privilege to play music for weddings, events, and all kinds of special occasions.

What styles of music do you play?

I’m classically trained and grew up as a Suzuki kid, but I love lots of different music. In college I was in a salsa band, then a swing band, then a rock band, and all the while I played in orchestras and classical chamber ensembles. I like it all from Bach to Burt Bacharach and beyond!

Before moving away from Kentucky, I performed regularly with the Lexington Chamber Orchestra, The Lex Orchestra, the Lexington Philharmonic, and the Volare String Quartet.

I lived in Charlottesville, Virginia previously and am thrilled to return and get involved in the musical community here!