Violin / Viola

Clark began his musical career at 9 years old (year 2000), taking piano lessons with Ms. Janet Brewer. In his time under Janet's instruction, Clark explored baroque, early classical, and romantic repertoire, completing several annual piano auditions for the National Guild of Piano Teachers (NGPT) and receiving awards for his performance of 10-15 pieces from memory each year. At age 13, he began studying violin under Victor Lin at ViBo Music Center, expanding his musical interest to include modern genres of music as well as traditional world music. Not long after, Clark enrolled into Archbishop Riordan High School, whose music program did not include stringed instruments. In this time, Clark began to learn how to play various instruments. In his graduation year, Clark was selected as the recipient of the John Philip Sousa Award. Clark has been teaching at ViBO since 2014, and is currently composing his own method books and original pieces for his students. Students of Clark can expect to learn Common Practice music as well as Jazz and improvisation, with strong foundations in instrument technique and music theory.

Fabiola Marinero is a Bay Area-based violinist and teaching artist with deep roots in community-centered music education and performance. A graduate of the University of California, Berkeley with a B.A. in Music, Fabiola brings years of experience as both a performer and educator across California’s leading music education programs. She currently teaches violin and beginner piano at VIBO Music Studio, offering private lessons tailored to each student’s pace and interests. She also serves as a violin faculty member at the Young Musicians Choral Orchestra (YMCO), where she leads junior orchestra rehearsals, chamber ensemble coachings, and private instruction for middle and high school students. Fabiola’s teaching experience spans organizations such as Harmony Project Bay Area, Music Mission San Francisco, White Hall Arts Academy, and the Oakland Unified School District. In these roles, she has designed ensemble-based curricula, led summer intensives, and supported students through both technical development and artistic growth. She specializes in creating affirming, accessible learning environments that center students’ unique strengths and backgrounds. As a performer, Fabiola has shared the stage with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Billie Eilish, and Los Tigres del Norte at venues such as the Hollywood Bowl, Disney Concert Hall, Staples Center, and Princeton University. She has performed with the UC Berkeley Symphony Orchestra, Philharmonia, Golden Gate Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, and the New World Symphony, among others. She is also an alum of the Interlochen Summer Camp, the New England Conservatory’s Summer Orchestra Institute, and Pacific Crest Music Festival. Fluent in both English and Spanish and deeply committed to equity in the arts, Fabiola strives to make music education a joyful, empowering experience for every student she works with.

Brazilian-American Isabella Da Silva has been singing since she was three years old; the age in which she sang her first solo at Message of Peace Church. Growing up, she wrote her first song at the age of seven years old and has been a songwriter ever since. Isabella is also a self-taught ukulele, guitar and piano player in addition to being a vocalist. Some of her greatest musical theater achievements include playing Vanessa in In the Heights, Adella in The Little Mermaid, and Papa Ge in Once On This Island in her high school productions. Isabella still sings at her local church’s choir, leads a kids choir, and recently was hired as Assistant Musical Director where she teaches harmonies and vocal techniques in addition to other things. She has also performed alongside the Vibo Simfani group at Music in the Parks where she. Apart from her vocal experience, Isabella has also been playing violin for seven years. Starting in the beginning of middle school, she continued and was named concertmaster at her high school. She has led the chamber strings group in many performances including school concerts, CMEA Festival, senior center performances, and Music in the Parks where they performed in Disneyland's California Adventure to name a few. She was hired as the youngest teacher at ViBO the summer of 2019 for Camp Allegro and has loved working there ever since. Availability: ONLINE ONLY

Through organizing ensembles for cultural engagement events to raise awareness for underrepresented groups, violinist Julian Leon uses music to help his community thrive. He is a member of Musique Sur La Mer orchestras, where he has played in numerous galas and performances for the benefit of nonprofits throughout Orange County and Southern California. Julian has also won multiple awards involving the NAACP ACT-SO competition, a yearly competition that gives leadership and enriching opportunities to teenagers and young adults around the US. He is working towards a BM at San Francisco Conservatory of Music.

Nate Guinto is a dynamic violinist, educator, and multi-instrumentalist with a deep passion for music and creativity. A Berklee College of Music graduate (Magna Cum Laude) in Violin Performance, Nate has built a career blending classical technique with contemporary styles, including jazz, pop, and hip-hop. As a dedicated teacher, he has worked with students of all ages. His lessons go beyond traditional methods, focusing on improvisation, musical expression, and helping students find their unique voice on their instrument. Whether in private lessons or group settings, he thrives on inspiring others to explore new possibilities in music. On stage, Nate has performed with the Berklee Contemporary String Orchestra, jazz ensembles, and as a solo hip-hop/pop violinist for events and weddings. His ability to adapt across genres allows him to bring fresh energy to every performance, whether leading an ensemble or delivering a powerful solo set. Beyond performing and teaching, Nate also has experience in music production and audio engineering, having worked as a radio producer. He’s skilled in Pro Tools, Logic, and Ableton, using his expertise to mix, edit, and create high-quality recordings. Recognized with the String Department Chair Award from Berklee College of Music, Nate continues to push musical boundaries—whether he's on stage, in the studio, or guiding students on their own musical journeys.

Sarah Aurora Chavarria is a Bay Area native violinist whose artistry spans Classical, Jazz, Rock, Pop, R&B, and Fiddle music. She began her musical studies at age twelve with Asuka Yanai through the Young Musicians Choral Orchestra (YMCO), a program dedicated to intensive music training and academic excellence. During her six years with YMCO, she also performed with the Berkeley Youth Orchestra, Muse Vivo Program, and Oakland Youth Orchestra, expanding her orchestral repertoire. Chavarria attended Oakland School for the Arts, where she studied under Justin Ouellet, and continued her private studies with Joseph Gold, a former pupil of Jascha Heifetz. Her performance career has since brought her to venues such as Grace Cathedral, Yoshi’s, Cal Performances, Shanghai Oriental Art Center, Hammer Theater, and the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, collaborating with artists including Kev Choice, Derek Sup, the Alexander String Quartet, and Kronos Quartet She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Music Performance from San José State University, where she studied with Bruce Moyer and worked with Mads Tolling, Catalyst Quartet, and Pasquale Esposito. She was also invited to study with Madeline Mitchell at the Llandovery Music Festival in the UK.   Alongside her performance career, Chavarria is deeply passionate about teaching. She has worked with students of all ages and backgrounds, inspiring them to develop their technique, creativity, and confidence through music. For her, teaching is not only a way to share her knowledge, but also a means of building community and nurturing the next generation of musicians. She has appeared with the San Francisco Philharmonic and Golden Gate Symphony Orchestra, bringing versatility and passion to every stage.

Taylor holds a Master’s Degree in Viola Performance at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, where she studies with Jonathan Vinocour.

Taylor Cooksey started studying violin at the age of fourteen with Dr. Georgette Popa and viola at age seventeen with the same professor. While under Dr. Popa’s instruction, Taylor participated in the Seraphim Symphony Youth Orchestra in Southern California, where she was a soloist, concertmaster, and principal viola throughout the four years she spent in the ensemble. With the symphony, Taylor got the chance to perform the Czardas violin solo with the orchestra at the 2012 London Olympic Games, and the Hoffmeister viola concerto at the Chambord Castle and La Madeleine Cathedral in France in 2014. Other notable performances that Taylor has been a part of include touring Germany and Prague with the BCCM Orchestra in 2017, and performing in concert halls such as Carnegie Hall, the Walt Disney Concert Hall, Segerstrom Performing Arts Hall, and the Kennedy Center.

Taylor received her Bachelor’s Degree in Viola Performance with a minor in psychology in 2019 from California State University, Long Beach where she studied with Dr. Josephine Moerschel and Dr. Jason Bonham. During her time at Long Beach, Taylor joined the American Youth Symphony Orchestra, and had the privilege to perform in various studios to record viola tracks for the short film “Bruised” and for the band Tribal Seeds.

Taylor has been teaching violin, viola, cello, and piano for five years in various private music schools and public schools. For the 2018-2019 school year, Taylor had the opportunity to teach high school orchestra at Villa Park High School, where she led the ensemble in rehearsals and prepared them for their school concerts. Taylor also has experience teaching middle school orchestra, as she led a summer orchestra program in 2018 and 2019 at East Whittier Middle School. Taylor also has extensive experience teaching children under the age of five, as well as children that have special needs.

Victor Lin started learning the violin at the age of 5 and studied violin from the principal violinist of the Canton Symphony Orchestra for more than 10 years, earning Certificate of Merit for the highest Violin Standard in China. Victor came to the United States at the age of 17. He played first violin in the UC Davis Symphony Orchestra during college and performed in Davis, Sacramento, Berkeley and San Francisco. He participated in UC Davis Baroque Ensemble and many classical ensembles under the direction of Prof. Michael Sand. Victor also studied for four years with Gerard Svazlian, a former professor at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. Victor holds an M.A. in Education and two certificates from Berklee College of Music in Logic Pro and Advanced General Music Studies. In 2003, Victor founded ViBO Music School, which has served more than 1500 students in the bay area, catering to students of all ages and skill levels.  Besides offering lessons, ViBO hosts events such as recitals, summer camp, open mic nights and participates actively in community events.  As a music teacher, Victor focuses on nurturing not only music skills, but also helping students develop a deeper connection to music, enriching students’ lives beyond the classroom. Victor has been a violinist in San Francisco Philharmonic and serves as a board member.  In 2020, Victor worked for the "Adventure in Music" program by San Francisco Symphony, doing over 130 music presentations to all the public elementary schools in San Francisco.  Most recently, Victor has focused on songwriting, arranging, and music production.  His debut album, Calling My Name, features songs in many genres—from pop to folk, to Latin, Blues, Rock, and beyond.  He formed an original band, Victor and the Callers, in 2023 with musicians mainly from his ViBO Music faculty team.