2026 String Camp Instructors

We are proud to announce our 2026 String Camp instructors! Camp classes include instrument/vocal instruction as well as ensemble (band) and workshop courses, so even if you study just one instrument you will have the opportunity to work with multiple staff members. Our staff are both performers and educators, and have toured and taught at some of the most prestigious and exciting venues across the world, many of them have also been recognized with various nominations and awards. But, more than that-they are collaborators and friends.

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2026 String Camp Instructors 

  • Fiddle: Lauren Rioux, Carolyn Kendrick, Devon Gardner 
  • Mandolin: Radim Zenkl, Joe Walsh, Sharon Gilchrist, 
  • Guitar: Ondra Kozak, Alex Rubin, Ella Korth, Ellie Buckland 
  • Banjo: Eli Gilbert and Ben Krakauer  
  • Ukulele: Steve Roy 
  • Bass: Dan Bui 
  • Singing and Songwriting: Farayi Malek and  Rachel Baiman 
  • Additional Ensemble Coaches: Susie Burke, Isa Burke, Micah John 
  • Staff: Gretchen Bowder,  Julianna Burke, Ted DeMille
Lauren Rioux, Fiddle
Carolyn Kendrick, Fiddle
Devon Gardner, Fiddle
Radim Zenkl, Mandolin
Ondra Kozak, Guitar
Sharon Gilchrist, Mandolin
Joe K. Walsh, Mandolin
Alex Rubin, Guitar
Eleanor Buckland, Guitar
Ella Korth, Guitar
Eli Gilbert, Banjo
Ben Krakauer, Banjo
Steve Roy, Ukelele
Dan Bui, Bass
Farayi Malek, Singing
Rachel Baiman, Songwriting
Susie Burke, Band Coach
Isa Burke, Band Coach
Micah John, Band Coach
Gretchen Bowder, Camp Coordinator, Banjo
Julianna Burke, Children’s Coordinator, Singing
Ted DeMille, Camp Staff, Songwriting Circle Host
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