Nkem Nwosu - Violin, Viola

Nkem Nwosu is a native of Raleigh, but of Nigerian heritage. His early study of violin led him to the pre-college Community Music School at Meredith in Raleigh. There he studied violin under the tutelage of longtime professor Phylliss Garriss. Nkem holds a Master of Music Degree in Violin performance from New Jersey City University, where he studied with Dr. Frank Foerster, principal Violist of the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra. Nkem was also privileged to serve as Concertmaster of the New Jersey City University orchestra.Nkem is certified to teach Suzuki Violin Methods from book 1 to book 10 as well as traditional violin methods.Nkem believes any child or adult can learn and perform music. He also believes exposure to music and other performing art forms is imperative to the development of one's character and development as a person overall.