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Hochstein String Faculty - Leah Kettelkamp

Instrument: Violin

Joined Hochstein Faculty in: 2017

Leah Kettelkamp grew up in Montana, where she began Suzuki violin lessons at age 6. Leah has completed a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Performance at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Master’s degrees in Music Performance and Literature and Music Education at the Eastman School of Music.

Leah is an active chamber musician in the Rochester area, performing on violin and viola. For the past few years, she has been teaching elementary orchestra and general music in public schools as well as maintaining a private studio teaching Suzuki and traditional violin and viola lessons.

Leah lives in the vibrant South Wedge neighborhood of Rochester with her husband and two daughters.

More About Leah Kettelkamp

Hometown: Great Falls, Montana

What inspires me: I always find myself inspired by new ideas that I learn from working with students, and I feel very fortunate to be part of the process of guiding students to find their voice through music. I am also inspired by spending time outside, whether it be hiking, wandering in the woods, or exploring a new place. And of course I love to listen to all kinds of good music for inspiration!

Why the arts matter: The arts spark our imagination and ingenuity and allow us to create our own magic in the world.

Favorite things to do in Rochester area: Explore outside, run in Highland Park, visit the Strong Museum of Play with my kids, practice yoga in one of our lovely local studios, and enjoy one of the many delicious restaurants in the area!

When I’m not at Hochstein, you can find me: Teaching orchestra classes in Brighton, playing with my kids, practicing music, or reading a book.

Favorite places to travel: I grew up in the west and love to travel back to Montana when I get the chance. I love to travel and have a long bucket list of all of the places I want to go.