Faculty

Kelly Wallraff is an educator and violinist based in London, Ontario. She holds a Bachelor of Musical Arts degree from Western University where she studied under violinists Mel Martin and Dr. Robert Skelton. In addition to studying the Suzuki Violin Method, Kelly has also obtained her Grade 10 RCM certification in both violin and piano.

With over twenty years of teaching experience, Kelly has worked with London’s Children’s Talent Education Centre (CTEC), the Suzuki Academy of Music, and Forest City String School. She now maintains a private studio with students ages 3-20 years of age drawing from both Suzuki and Royal Conservatory (RCM) curricula.  Kelly is certified as an instructor with the Suzuki Assocation of the Americas (SAA) and the Ontario Registered Music Teacher Association (ORMTA).

An active performer, Kelly appears regularly on stages across Ontario and Michigan with ensembles such as the International Symphony Orchestra (ISO), Arcady Ensemble and Cantate Iterum. She also writes, arranges, and records as a session musician for many artists across Canada. Kelly has had the pleasure performing with Josh Groban and The Tea Party. She has also appeared on national radio programs such as ‘Q’ hosted by Jann Arden and ‘The Strombo Show’ hosted by George Stroumboulopoulos.