About
Paul Ciolek
Decades of experience teaching violin students, and decades playing violin professionally.
As a performing violinist, I share insights and experiences from my own musical journey to further teach and inspire my students.
Background
Education and training
Paul Ciolek began playing the violin in the fourth grade. His early private violin teachers included Sharon Holland and Kay Pech-Anshutz, former Music Director of the Cal Poly-Pomona University Chamber Players. He later studied with Jason Uyeyama of La Sierra University.
Paul holds an A.S. degree in Music and Science from Saddleback College, an A.A. degree in General Education from Palomar College, and an A.A. in Music from MiraCosta College, where he studied music theory. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Visual and Performing Arts with a focus in music from California State University San Marcos.
Paul has over 30 years of experience as a freelance violinist. He has performed professionally with many professional orchestras and community orchestras as well as string quartets, string trios, string duos, and numerous other chamber ensemble groups for many decades.
On stage
Performance
Paul is currently the first violinist for Strings For Your Heart, a professional string quartet, and regularly performs with the Temecula Valley Symphony. He brings a versatile playing style and years of experience to every performance.
Paul is available to perform at weddings, parties, and private or corporate events. He also offers solo performances and can arrange small ensembles like string quartets and chamber groups for any occasion.
In the studio
Teaching
In addition to performing, Paul teaches private violin lessons at his home studio in Temecula. He also teaches at Susan Miyamoto’s Studio in Temecula.
His students have achieved success in their musical endeavors — one won first place in the Temecula Valley Symphony Solo Competition, and many have gone on to major or minor in music and become professional musicians.