Ms. Kabalen is a Lexington, Kentucky native with a Bachelor's degree in Music after studying Violin Performance at the University of Kentucky. Studying music gave Ms. Kabalen the opportunity to perform with renowned artists such as Itzhak Perlman and Sarah Chang. In addition, she was able to perform with the University of Kentucky Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center for the Arts, and Carnegie Hall performing with American folk star, Arlo Gutherie. Following college, Ms. Kabalen attended graduate school and earned a Master's Degree in Music Education from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
Ms. Kabalen's teaching career began in 2003 by teaching private violin lessons using various methods including Suzuki and traditional styles. During college she worked for Central Music Academy providing music lessons for underprivileged students. Ms. Kabalen taught beginning 5th grade orchestra at an intermediate school for three years in Knoxville, TN before moving to Memphis. She is a member of NAfME, ASTA, WTSBOA and the Pi Kappa Lambda Music Honors Society. Ms. Kabalen is thrilled to be the violin and strings instructor at Riverdale, Dogwood and Farmington. A note from your string teacher..... I am so excited to be teaching Orchestra and Violin Classes at Riverdale, Farmington and Dogwood! Learning an instrument is a rewarding opportunity for ANYONE and you will find yourself continually wanting to learn more every day. Your classmates will become your second family as you each grow and develop into musicians all the way through high school in the GMSD Orchestra Program. Although I travel between schools, I am completely devoted to helping EVERY student in becoming a musician to their fullest potential. Myself and Mr. Kang at Houston Middle and High School look forward to the future of this program. We are here to help in any way possible to continue your musical endeavors!