Rachel holds a Bachelor degree in Music Performance from Duquesne University where she studied with Mikhail Istomin (PSO) and Paula Tuttle with the Pittsburgh Opera and Pittsburgh Ballet Orchestras.  Her teaching experience includes classroom and private instruction with a local Pittsburgh Charter school where she has been actively involved in the string program.  She has played with several symphonies including the Johnstown and Westmoreland Symphonies.  Rachel teaches cello, piano, and violin.

Samantha teaches violin and viola. She graduated from the Dana School of Music at Youngstown State University where she received her Bachelor's degree in music education.  She has performed in numerous ensembles around the country and has won scores of orchestra competitions before graduating high school. Samantha was also a member of the Golden Key International Honor Society throughout college.  In May 2005, she participated in the International Scholar Laureate Program:  Delegation on Music in Central Eastern Europe.