GET THE CONFIDENCE, GUIDANCE, AND COMMUNITY YOU'RE CRAVING

 

The Teachers Lounge

A violin teacher mastermind hosted by Dr. Pasha Sabouri, private teacher, festival founder, and author of Upbeat.

A mastermind for violin teachers who are ready to take their studio to the next level. 

 

Better teaching is the result of expanded perspective. 

I've always had the mindset that while the student one day becomes the teacher, the teacher never stops learning.

What is this experience?

We'll meet virtually every Sunday. The weeks will be divided into teaching technique, teaching artistry, building your business, community forum, and guest lectures

Not only will you get teaching perspectives from the members of the group, but you'll also get to meet guest artists, teachers, and other professionals. 

How do I get in?

Membership is by application, the first step is to complete the online application on this page. Once your application is received, Dr. Sabouri will contact you to discuss your application and interest in the group.

 

HEAR FROM MEMBERS

 
 
 

I have loved being a part of Teacher's Lounge.  It has helped me to grow my vision for my studio,  take it to new levels, and challenge myself and my students.   Pasha is creative and innovative in his coaching/teaching which which is fun and inspiring.  I would 150% suggest this to any teacher, new or a veteran.  It will keep you on your toes,  and push you out of your comfort zone.

- Sara Driver

Space is limited!

To get the time and attention you deserve, the group size will remain small and intimate.
Every participant is personally vetted by Dr. Sabouri to ensure that each member brings a perspective that will benefit the group.
If you're ready to go deeper into your teaching, complete the application today! 

 

Teaching Feedback 

Growth comes from being open in receptive. In this group you will receive feedback on your teaching. 

Community of Peers

There's nothing better than being surrounded by like-minded people. Come experience a group of supportive colleagues who will challenge the way you think about teaching.

Studio Best Practices

Ever wonder about ways to take your studio to the next level? Keep your studio at the standard that you want without any compromise? Come see how it's possible.

Membership Application

Application does not guarantee membership. Once you have submitted this online application, Dr. Sabouri will contact you to further discuss membership. 

About Dr. Pasha Sabouri

One of the most sought after and respected American violin pedagogues of the new generation, Dr. Pasha Sabouri has performed in recitals and concerts in Holland, Sweden, Austria, Germany, UK, throughout the United States and Canada. 

A passionate educator and a published author whose acclaimed book "Upbeat" guides middle and high school students and their families on the road to professional musical education and career. His students are competing and featured in such competitions and media outlets as Menuhin Competition, Sphinx Competition, Dallas Symphony’s Lynn Harrell Competition, ENKOR Competition, NPR's From The Top, winning the coveted "Jack Kent Cooke" Award, and are accepted in top conservatories – Juilliard, Colburn, New England Conservatory, Oberlin, Cleveland Institute of Music, Cincinnati Conservatory of Music and many others.

Dr. Sabouri is the founder and Artistic Director of the Texas Strings Festival, and it’s affiliate Master Series - a year-round educational initiative which provides the students with extraordinary opportunity to be guided and inspired by leading musicians of the day. Throughout the years the students of TSF have had the privilege to work with such luminaries as Miriam Fried, Vadim Gluzman, Paul Kantor, Ida Kavafian, Jan Mark Sloman, Jinjoo Cho, Nadja Salerno Sonnenberg, Robin Wilson, Grigory Kalinovsky and William Hagen. He is also the  founder and leader of Teachers’ Lounge – an online teachers collective designed to support and empower his colleagues with innovative ways of teaching and studio development.

Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, his primary focus is his highly successful private studio. Pasha Sabouri is on the faculty of the San Francisco Conservatory of Music Pre-College. He has also had the privilege to serve as Adjunct Professor at Concordia College as well as Artistic Director at the Concordia College Music Academy in Austin, Texas. Prior to this position, he was appointed Lecturer Violin Professor at Centenary College in Shreveport, Louisiana and has also been faculty at Encore Chamber Music Institute, Omaha Conservatory of Music Institute, the Brian Lewis Young Artist Program, and has adjudicated at Carnegie Hall NYO/2 program, Jack McGehee and UT Concerto Competitions.

Dr. Sabouri has appeared as a soloist at the opening of the Edinburgh Festival, performed with the Texas Chamber Orchestra, Las Vegas Philharmonic, Henderson Symphony and the Ottawa Sinfonette. He was awarded the first prize at the National Federation of Music Clubs Young Artist Competition, was named National Finalist for Music Teachers National Association, The Texas Young Artist and the Coeur D’Alene Competitions. 

A member of the extraordinary River Oaks Chamber Orchestra in Houston, Sabouri has also performed in such orchestras as the Minnesota Orchestra, Pittsburgh Opera Orchestra, Austin Symphony, Las Vegas Philharmonic, and Aspen Chamber Symphony. 

Dr. Sabouri is a graduate of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music and the University of Texas Butler School of Music, studying with Won-Bin Yim, Naoko Tanaka and Brian Lewis. He has attended such festivals as IMS Prussia Cove, International Holland Music Sessions, International Sommer Akademie in Semmering, Austria, Aspen Music Festival and London Master Classes, and considers Miriam Fried to have major influence in his development as violinist and pedagogue.

His concert instrument is Johannes Cuypers made in 1793.