Begin Nora

Begin Nora (she/her), violinist and instructor, was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest. With a strong passion for making music for all, she has studied with Emily Bean, Victoria Brown, Walter Schwede, Gennady Filimonov, and Svend Ronning. A graduate of Pacific Lutheran University in 2001, she has performed with several orchestras, including Symphony Tacoma, Seattle Rock Orchestra, Federal Way Symphony, Bellevue Symphony, Seattle Chamber Orchestra, and Seattle Metropolitan Chamber Orchestra. Along with performing, Begin also loves teaching and has worked with many students as a para-professional for the Edmonds and Everett school districts and the Seattle Youth Symphony orchestras. She also manages a private teaching studio in Lynnwood, Washington. Finally, Begin started nannying during the pandemic shutdowns and currently cares for newborn twins!