About Carol Havelka

 At Frederick Talent Education, Ms. Havelka’s private studio, students thrive in a positive and supportive environment that fosters both musical and personal growth. With a structured approach, they develop a strong technical foundation in violin and music theory while cultivating essential life skills such as curiosity, resilience, problem-solving, and empathy. 

Ms. Havelka believes that the discipline and creativity honed through long-term musical study lay the foundation for success in all aspects of life. 

As a freelance violinist, Ms. Havelka has performed extensively in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Greensboro, NC. Her professional orchestral engagements include:

• Brooklyn Philharmonic Orchestra (under Lukas Foss & Dennis Russell Davies)
• White Plains Symphony (under Kenneth Schermerhorn)
• Eastern Philharmonic Orchestra (under Shelley Morganstern), where she also served on the violin and chamber music faculty at the Eastern Music Festival

Her career as a sought-after symphonic musician included regular performances at Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, Brooklyn Academy of Music, Kennedy Center, Wolf Trap, Broadway, and PBS recording projects.

Following a hiatus to explore IT, graphic design, and video production, Ms. Havelka is delighted to return to her lifelong calling as a violin educator.

With a wealth of experience, not only as both a performer and an educator, Ms. Havelka remains dedicated to inspiring young musicians. Through structured yet nurturing instruction, she helps students develop both technical proficiency and a lifelong love for music.