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Masterclasses

Zach's teaching resume stretches back over twenty years. He received his Bachelor's Degree in Violin Performance from Northwestern University in 1999 and was 'Artist In Residence' at Temple University in Philadelphia for six years. Zach is currently adjunct faculty at The New School in New York City.

Zach has taught masterclasses on the topics of string improvisation, the history and practice of jazz violin, composing and arranging for strings, and music business to students of all levels around the world.

Residencies, masterclasses, and workshops include:

  • Sibelius Academy, Helsinki, Finland

  • Oberlin College

  • Ithaca College

  • UNC Greeley

  • Knox College

  • Humber College, Toronto, ON

  • Temple University

  • CSU Fort Collins

  • University of Arkansas Fayetteville

  • University of Kentucky

  • Ashland University

  • Portland State University

  • Western Illinois University

  • Virginia Commonwealth University

  • Mike Block String Camp

  • University of Illinois at Chicago

  • University of Minnesota Mankato

  • University of Massachusetts Amherst