Elaine Winters is a professional music educator and performer. She has over 14 years of teaching experience and over 30 years of performing experience with both violin and fiddle. She studied music at Indiana University, holds a degree from Middle Tennessee State University, and has studied with well-known teachers including Paul Biss (retired from New England Conservatory). Elaine is certified to teach both Suzuki and O’Conner violin methods. Ms. Winters has been a member of the Ft. Wayne Philharmonic Orchestra and has played with ensembles of various genres including the Bee Gees rock band and the Ray Charles Orchestra. She currently directs a jazz trio with well-known Nashville jazz guitarist Mel Deal. She also directs an Americana band and appears regularly with Nashville singer/songwriter Everette Brown.