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education

• B.A., Music, summa cum laude, Barnard College.
• M.M., Violin Performance, University of Wisconsin.
• Studies at the Manhattan School of Music and the Accademia Internazionale della Musica.

biography

A native of Manchester, Massachusetts, Sage began playing the violin at age seven. A year later she began studying at the New England Conservatory Preparatory School where she played in youth orchestras and chamber groups throughout high school. Sage enjoyed her liberal arts education at Barnard College while studying violin at the Manhattan School of Music. As first violinist of the Graduate Quartet at University of Wisconsin, Sage participated in extensive out reach activities and performances. Her major teachers include Curtis Macomber and David Perry. Sage has been a member of the Madison Symphony, the Madison Ballet, and the Madison Opera orchestras. She currently teaches at the Calhoun School, the P.S. 8 Beacon Program, and the Family School.

endorsements

"My daughter used to leave her viola at school, but since she started lessons with Sage, the viola comes home every day. It even went to her grandmother's the other afternoon!" —Mother of 13-year-old student.

my teaching approach

My  goal for all students is to help them develop a beautiful tone, technical ease, and a good ear. When these three issues are in place, playing music is a joy rather than a struggle, and the study will be an exciting challenge rather than a frustrating struggle.

I approach beginning students with a modified Suzuki method which makes use of the very important posture and listening skills that Suzuki emphasizes, while also moving students towards reading and using outside study books. All of my teaching is informed by my study of the Alexander Technique and the Feldenkrais method, both of which are invaluable tools in diagnosing and solving technical issues.