Emil Chudnovsky
Violinist
In over 20 years of teaching, internationally acclaimed violinist Emil Chudnovsky's students have won top prizes in national and regional competitions, earned solo performances at venues like the Kennedy Center, and been admitted to elite conservatories including Juilliard, Peabody, and the New England Conservatory. Many have also held principal positions in top youth orchestras and performed internationally.
In-person and virtual lesson options available
Student Achievements
Won Admission To
- The Juilliard School
- New England Conservatory
- Peabody Conservatory
- Rice University
- Cleveland Institute of Music
- Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University
- Mannes College of Music
- Central Music School of Moscow
Won Auditions
- Solo appearances at the Kennedy Center
- Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras (MCYO)
- DC Youth Orchestra (DCYO)
- Capital Youth Symphony Orchestra (CYSO)
- American Youth Philharmonic (AYP)
- All-State & All-County orchestras in VA & MD
Won Prizes At
- Washington Performing Arts Society’s Feder Competition
- MTNA National Junior Strings Competition (finalist)
- Hilton Head Concerto Competition (finalist)
- U.S. Army Orchestra Young Artist Competition
- Potter Violin Company–Gretchen Hood Competition
- Landon Concerto Competition
- DC Youth Symphony Concerto Competition
- James C. Macdonald Arts Competition
- Fairfax Symphony’s Dorothy Farnham Competition
Teaching Philosophy
“My goal as a teacher is to produce students who make progress at the fastest rate possible for each individual, teaching them how to practice efficiently, intelligently and rationally.”
Drawing from years of study at top institutions including Yale University and The Juilliard School, combined with extensive international performance experience, I provide students with proven methods for technical mastery and musical expression.
Ready to Begin Your Musical Journey?
Don't wait to start making music. Contact Emil today to discuss your goals and schedule your first lesson.