The Studio
About Angeline
Pedagogue & Performer
A Life Time Devoted to the Violin
Angeline Branson, violinist, originates from Bordeaux, France where she graduated from the Conservatory of Music with a gold medal in violin performance, a silver medal in chamber music and a teaching certificate in solfege & musicianship.
At the age of eighteen, she obtained a teaching position at the Pessac School of Music in France, and she started her performing career as an orchestra violinist with the Bordeaux Opera. She later pursued her musical studies at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM), where she studied under the internationally acclaimed pedagogue Zaven Melikian, former Concertmaster of the San Francisco Opera and a distinguished figure in the field of violin performance and pedagogy. She earned a Master's degree in violin performance, then went on to play with the Western Opera Tour and San Francisco Opera.
But her greatest joy comes from teaching and witnessing her students blossom into confident violinists, expressive musicians and passionate artists. Nothing is more rewarding to her than helping each student discover their unique voice, grow in confidence, and realize their fullest artistic potential.
Her students have won top prizes at local competitions such as the Korean American Music Supporter's Association (KAMSA), Jr. Bach Festival, US Open Music Competition, US International Open Music Competition, Irvine International Music Competition, Charleston International Music Competition and others. Additionally, they have won the highly competitive Palo Alto Chamber Orchestra's (PACO) Concerto Competition numerous times, thus giving them the privilege of performing as soloists accompanied by the PACO orchestra. Her students have also participated in prestigious summer programs such as the Heifetz International Music Institute.
“Every student carries a different musical story. My job is to help them find the language to tell it.”
— Angeline Branson
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Years Teaching
Decades of dedicated violin pedagogy
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Students Taught
From first bow to concert stage
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Competition Wins
Regional and national honors
Teaching Philosophy
Technical Mastery in Service of Artistry
Technique as Foundation
Proper posture, bow technique, and intonation are built early and reinforced consistently — freeing students to focus on musical expression rather than fighting physical barriers.
Musicality First
From the very first lesson, students learn to listen deeply, phrase musically, and connect emotionally to the repertoire. Notes serve the music, never the reverse.
Performance Readiness
Regular studio recitals and competition preparation ensure students develop the confidence and resilience to perform at their best under pressure.