South Dakota native, Andrea Sapp, is a recent graduate of South Dakota State University with a degree in Music Education. She has been teaching private violin and viola lessons since 2014. Andrea has been a member of the SDSU Civic Symphony since 2012 and the SDSU String ensemble since 2014. In the spring of 2016, Andrea played with the Ethan Bortnick orchestra in his most recent PBS special, Generations of Music. When it comes to teaching piano, absolute beginners to early method series piano students are what Andrea specializes in.
Having a passion for music, Andrea believes that music is an important part of every student’s education. She believes that playing a musical instrument is not just a fun activity, but also a healthy activity for the body and the brain. Andrea loves working with students who are interested in learning violin or viola, whether they are just starting out or looking for a chance to improve their knowledge and skills.
When not playing or teaching, Andrea enjoys spending time with her family, crocheting, doing cross stitch, and reading.