Brian Thompson is a NYC based music teacher and freelance violist and violinist. Brian holds a masters in viola performance from The Conservatory of Music at Brooklyn College and Suzuki certification from The School for Strings. Collaborating with a variety of ensembles ranging from The Chelsea Symphony to The Dream Unfinished, Brian seeks a diversity of musical experience. When not performing, Brian is on faculty at The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music as well as maintaining a private studio in Brooklyn.