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