Hey There!
my name is Kiana
A small town girl with a passion for music that has taken me all over the world. I took years of classical training and taught myself to fiddle to create a career I never thought possible!
Very into: teaching, killer folk music, effective practice, fruit pies and coffee.
I NEVER THOUGHT I’D DO THIS:
PERFORM TO 50 MILLION PEOPLE ON LIVE TV
RECORD FOUR #1 ALBUMS
TOUR THE WORLD PLAYING TO SOLD OUT HALLS
FOUND A COMPANY TO CHANGE THE FUTURE OF STRING EDUCATION
At age 19, I took a risk and drove to Chicago for an open call audition. It seemed like a long shot, but I knew I was unhappy in my classical degree. I was lost. I wanted a life in music doing something else besides playing violin in an orchestra. So I followed my passion. That risk turned out to be the biggest and best decision of my life. Today you will find me performing all over the world, playing music I love the fuel my soul, and teaching others to do the same.
THE PERFORMER
THE EDUCATOR
CLASSICALLY TRAINED - FIDDLE FUELED
A once in a generation musician and public figure that combines her classical training with her love for American and Irish folk music.
Kiana graduated early with a BM in violin performance from University of Michigan SMTD, and gave the commencement speech to her graduating class. At only 19, she was scouted by the violin troupe Barrage and toured internationally for three years. In 2012 she made a splash as the fiddler player in Celtic music’s favorite band, Gaelic Storm, with whom she recorded 4 billboard world No.1 albums. In 2017 she left the band to pursue her own career and toured as a special guest with Grammy award winning artist, Carlos Nunez. In 2018 she originated the role of fiddle on the First National tour of Broadway’s hit Come From Away.
Kiana is an educator par excellence, with a unique pedagogic philosophy that yields measurable success in all learning styles. She founded her own company to further contemporary violin education. American born and living in the West of Ireland, Kiana tours internationally much of the year and enjoys openly sharing her experience.
My Educational Philosophy
As a teacher, my passion lies in bridging the gap between different musical styles. I firmly believe that every technique, be it folk, classical, or jazz, can be dissected into manageable steps that are accessible to all players. This, in my opinion, is the future of the violin!
In our lessons, my goal is to support you in reaching your aspirations. Together, we will explore various pathways to unlock your creative freedom and cultivate a solid technique that will empower you to navigate any musical direction you desire. I am eagerly looking forward to collaborating with you on this exciting journey!
