About Elyana

Elyana Schaer is a cross-genre violinist and composer who is passionate about the reintroduction of improvisation into classical music education. As someone who felt that improvisation and composition were left unaddressed by her early training, she is dedicated to reimagining the violin as a versatile instrument capable of vibrant self-expression in a variety of styles and dynamic contexts, and is composing music to support this evolution in violin style and literature. 

 

Elyana holds two Masters of Music from the Longy School of Music of Bard College: one in jazz and contemporary violin performance and one in composition. She received her BA from Princeton University and is dedicated to developing a multi-genre approach to the study of violin.

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Next to her interests in composing, teaching and performing, Elyana works on her skills with electronic music, technology and recording work. During her undergraduate studies, Elyana worked as a TA to sound artist Jess Rowland, which has instilled a deep curiosity and lasting interest in the properties of sound and provided new perspectives on sound as an immersive multi-sensory experience.

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