Recognized as an Emerging Teacher by the American Viola Society, Dr. Gabrielle Padilla Molina enjoys a dedicated career as an educator and chamber musician. Currently, Gabrielle is an Artist-Faculty member at the Omaha Conservatory of Music. She has previously served as interim viola faculty of Virginia Tech, West Virginia University, and held the prestigious role as a member of the Quartet-in-Residence at the Interlochen Arts Camp. Gabrielle taught as artist faculty at the Interlochen Arts Camp and the Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute. She has conducted masterclasses at the 2024 American Viola Society Festival, Nashville Symphony’s Accelerando Program, Puerto Rico Summer Music Festival, Longwood University, and West Virginia University’s Viola Bootcamp.

Gabrielle has a multifaceted career as an educator and performer. Gabrielle had the distinct honor to serve as a first round judge for the 2024 Primrose International Viola Competition. Additionally, she has performed and presented at events such as the 47th International Viola Congress, American Viola Society Festivals, National Flute Association Convention, and the 2023 American String Teachers Association National Conference.

As a native of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Gabrielle’s studies were at the University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory of Music and Dance, Ball State University with Dr. Katrin Meidell, and West Virginia University where she proudly served as the Graduate Teaching Assistant of Andrea Priester Houde. Gabrielle is a Board Member of the American Viola Society.

What to expect in lessons with Gabrielle:

• A welcoming and encouraging environment to learn viola or violin.
• Developing a beautiful tone and finding your unique musical voice.
• Building up your fundamental knowledge with rhythm work, note reading, theory, and music history