Dr. Mary-Elizabeth Brown is an award-winning concert violinist, EdTech pioneer and entrepreneur.
Possessing an uncommon mix of “impeccable accuracy and rhythmic precision”(Le Devoir, Montreal) and an “ability to unfold bittersweet magic” (Rhein Main Presse, Germany), Mary-Elizabeth Brown has played her way into the hearts of audiences around the globe as both an invited soloist and concertmaster for more than 2 decades. The Founder and Director of the AVIVA Virtual Young Artists Program (est. 2012), she is a pioneer in the field of EdTech and recognized as a visionary pedagogue with a passion for both music and creative entrepreneurship.
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“She is in perfect command of her instrument.”
— Florsheim Zeitlung, Germany
Innovation
From founding the first web-based Suzuki program in the world, to being the lead musician on Canada’s only federally funded project supporting the development of 3D printed string instruments to premiering the world’s first concerto for 3D printed instruments and symphony orchestra, innovation has long been at the centre of Mary-Elizabeth’s artistic practice.
“As classical musicians, we are a living museum…”
— Mary-Elizabeth in conversation with Tom Power on CBC’s “Q”
Research, Conferences and Publications
Current research interests pertain to orchestral leadership, web-based pedagogy, the role of bilateral integration in early violin pedagogy and the creation of inclusive and forward-looking classical music curriculum.
“One of the most inspiring and empowering hours of my professional life.”
— 2020 ASTA Conference participant
Crossing Boundaries
As a violinist, concertmaster, contractor and arranger, Mary-Elizabeth is no stranger to stadiums and recording studios alike.
“Superbly confident in her role as leader…”
-Norfolk Times, UK
Violin from Scratch
An online course for beginning violinists from all walks of life.
At some point in your life, has there been a desire to have violin on your shoulder, feel your bow on the string and to make beautiful music.
Perhaps cost or life circumstances have made it impossible to pursue lessons, or the time to drive to and from a live weekly lesson is too much. Maybe you feel shy about playing for a teacher, or even had a teacher who made it difficult to learn. Perhaps the prospect of practicing hours a day seems unrealistic with a real world schedule.
What if you discovered that you could make your dream of playing the violin come true in 15 minutes a day, from the comfort of home?
Welcome to the course that breaks the learning process down into small, proven, manageable steps to help you get one step closer to that dream of making music. Join us as we learn the step-by-step foundations of violin technique and music theory while creating easy-to-keep and efficient practice habits. Make friends, get personalized feedback, learn music that you know, and finish your 8 weeks with a tool box to continue making music long after our time together has come to an end.
“A visionary; a rare experience of brilliance.”
— 2020 Teacher Trainee.
Teaching
Mary-Elizabeth is a world authority on online music education and an EdTech pioneer. The AVIVA Young Artists Program (2012) was the first of its kind, is now an international organization serving families on 5 continents. More than 20 years of teaching, nearly 15,000 online lessons and pedagogical activities around the world make Mary-Elizabeth a sought-after teacher, clinician, judge and teacher trainer. Her contributions to the advancement of web-based pedagogy have been recognized widely. She was one of the youngest in history to be awarded the Royal Conservatory of music’s award for lifetime achievement: Teacher of Distinction.
“she’s the best kept secret around…these kids are lucky to have her.”
— Susan and Todd Heine, AVIVA Program Parents.