Welcome to Linda Z Studio!
Offering violin lessons & photography sessions.
At Linda Z Studio, I am passionate about playing & teaching the violin to others who share the same passion.
I specialize in portraiture photography & enjoy capturing those special moments in your family’s life.
Read about my services & contact me today to book your photo session &/or your violin lessons!
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Playing the violin since 1976.
Linda Zimmerman, owner
MY VIOLIN BACKGROUND
Linda Z Studio opened its doors in 2021. I am a retired teacher of 31 years. I have been playing the violin for 48 years & teaching violin lessons for 33 years.
I started playing the violin at age 7 in Michigan. I started violin lessons in Michigan with Jolynn Keranen & later Marilyn Savolinen. I have been a member of the Negaunee High School Orchestra, & Northern Michigan Youth Orchestra.
In 1984, my family moved from Michigan to Alaska. I was fortunate enough to take lessons from Maria Allison. I have played with the Kenai Peninsula Orchestra. I also played in the orchestra pit for a couple of Soldotna High School musicals: South Pacific & Fiddler on the Roof.
I offer in-person & virtual lessons to students ages 4 on up. I conduct interviews with children & parents to insure my style of teaching matches with your child’s style of learning. I am advertised as a vendor through the IDEA & Connections homeschool offices.
MY PHOTOGRAPHY BACKGROUND
In addition to being a violin teacher, I am a photographer.
As a child, I remember my mother taking a lot of pictures of everything my siblings & I did. When I became a mother, I found myself documenting my own children’s milestones & everyday activities through photos. I currently live & teach in Nikiski. I have two spunky dogs, a doting husband & we raised three beautiful children.
In 2002, I bought my first digital camera. I had taken SO many precious pictures of our family. Little would I know just how invaluable these pictures would become eight years later as I lost my second son to Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD). I understand the significance of documenting your family’s milestones & journey through life.
I am a graduate of the New York Institute of Photography. I specialize in portraiture photography because I love interacting with people. I enjoy capturing special memories for people. It would be my privilege to document your life story through pictures; let me help tell your family’s story.