I am a violinist, musician, artist, and educator based in Cambridge, MA, dedicated to blending classical technique with collaborative and contemporary practices. My performance experience spans orchestras, chamber ensembles, and solo work, and I thrive as an interdisciplinary artist, integrating compositional and recording concepts across diverse mediums and forms of media. As an educator, I create personalized lessons that balance technical development, repertoire, and creativity, guiding students in preparation for auditions, recitals, and ensemble performances while also fostering exploration in recording technology and improvisation.

Andrew Lomar Humphrey

I am a violinist, musician, artist, and educator based in Cambridge, MA, dedicated to blending classical technique with collaborative and contemporary practices. My performance experience spans orchestras, chamber ensembles, and solo work, and I thrive as an interdisciplinary artist, integrating compositional and recording concepts across diverse mediums and forms of media. As an educator, I create personalized lessons that balance technical development, repertoire, and creativity, guiding students in preparation for auditions, recitals, and ensemble performances while also fostering exploration in recording technology and improvisation.

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I am a violinist, musician, artist, and educator based in Cambridge, MA, dedicated to blending classical technique with collaborative and contemporary practices. My performance experience spans orchestras, chamber ensembles, and solo work, and I thrive as an interdisciplinary artist, integrating compositional and recording concepts across diverse mediums and forms of media. As an educator, I create personalized lessons that balance technical development, repertoire, and creativity, guiding students in preparation for auditions, recitals, and ensemble performances while also fostering exploration in recording technology and improvisation.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Graduate Fellowship – Assistant to Director of Instrumental Studies at Longy School of Music
January 1, 2025 - September 11, 2025
Supported faculty in rehearsal planning, concert programming, and student coordination. Assisted in chamber coachings, score preparation, and performance logistics. Mentored undergraduate and preparatory students, reinforcing fundamentals and practice strategies.
Private Violin Instructor at Self-Employed / Private Studio
January 1, 2018 - Present
Designed individualized lesson plans for beginner to advanced students, incorporating Suzuki principles, sight-reading, and repertoire development. Balanced technical training (scales, bowing, etudes) with creative approaches, including improvisation and recording technology. Prepared students for auditions, recitals, and school orchestra performances.
Graduate Fellowship – Assistant to Director of Instrumental Studies at Longy School of Music, Cambridge, MA
January 1, 2025 - September 11, 2025
Supported faculty in rehearsal planning, concert programming, and student coordination. Assisted in chamber coachings, score preparation, and performance logistics. Mentored undergraduate and preparatory students, reinforcing fundamentals and practice strategies.
Violin Instructor at Self-Employed / Private Violin Instruction
January 1, 2018 - Present
Designed individualized lesson plans for beginner to advanced students, incorporating Suzuki principles, sight-reading, and repertoire development. Balanced technical training (scales, bowing, etudes) with creative approaches, including improvisation and recording technology. Prepared students for auditions, recitals, and school orchestra performances.
Violinist at Indie-Ballet Collaborative
January 1, 2014 - September 11, 2025
Partnered with an independent dance company to provide live and improvised violin scoring. Performed in both ensemble and solo contexts, enhancing interdisciplinary performance practice.
Violinist at Goldsmiths Quartet
January 1, 2018 - September 11, 2025
Performed at events organized by Goldsmiths College and the University of Edinburgh. Engagements included venues such as the Goldsmiths’ Company and Buckingham Palace. Collaborated with faculty and peers to develop programming that balanced classical repertoire with contemporary works.
Violinist at Kerala Dust
January 1, 2016 - September 11, 2025
Violinist on Motions, the debut EP by Kerala Dust (Edmund Kenny). Recorded at a studio on Amersham Road, London, in collaboration with Kenny and pianist/clarinetist Harvey Grant. Contributed both written and improvised violin material, blending classical training with contemporary and electronic textures.
Violinist / Recording Engineer at Musicians on a Mission (Mastering.com)
January 1, 2022 - September 11, 2025
Collaborated with an independent company specializing in multi-tracking, audio engineering, and mastering. Gained extensive hands-on experience in recording and post-production workflows. Worked closely with engineers and musicians to produce professional-quality recordings. Assisted in the coordination of masterclasses in recording and engineering.
Violinist at Spitfire Audio
August 1, 2022 - September 1, 2025
Assisted in the Bridgerton scoring competition, gaining experience in soundtrack collaboration and applied media composition. Participated in masterclasses related to recording and engineering challenges with Spitfire Audio.
Violinist at Kerala Dust (EP Motions)
January 1, 2016 - September 11, 2025
Featured recording artist on Motions, the debut EP by Kerala Dust (Edmund Kenny).
Orchestral / Ensemble Member at Longy School of Music – IS Orchestra
January 1, 2025 - September 11, 2025
Member of IS Orchestra at Longy School of Music.
Orchestral / Ensemble Member at Longy School of Music – FLEX Orchestra
January 1, 2024 - September 11, 2025
Member of FLEX Orchestra at Longy School of Music.
Graduate Fellowship – Assistant to Director of Instrumental Studies at Longy School of Music of Bard College
May 1, 2025 - September 11, 2025
Supported faculty in rehearsal planning, concert programming, and student coordination. Assisted in chamber coachings, score preparation, and performance logistics. Mentored undergraduate and preparatory students, reinforcing fundamentals and practice strategies.
Violin Instructor (Private Violin Instruction) at Private Violin Instruction
January 1, 2018 - Present
Designed individualized lesson plans for beginner to advanced students, incorporating Suzuki principles, sight-reading, and repertoire development. Balanced technical training (scales, bowing, etudes) with creative approaches, including improvisation and recording technology. Prepared students for auditions, recitals, and school orchestra performances.
Violinist at Indie-Ballet Collaborative
January 1, 2014 - September 11, 2025
Partnered with an independent dance company to provide live and improvised violin scoring. Performed in both ensemble and solo contexts, enhancing interdisciplinary performance practice. Appearances included New York Restoration Project and a Brooklyn community garden (featured in The New York Times).
Violinist at Goldsmiths Quartet
January 1, 2018 - September 11, 2025
Performed at events organized by Goldsmiths College and the University of Edinburgh. Collaborated with faculty and peers to develop programming that balanced classical repertoire with contemporary works.
Violinist at Kerala Dust (Kerala Dust) – Motions (Debut EP)
January 1, 2016 - September 11, 2025
Violinist on Motions, the debut EP by Kerala Dust. Recorded violin material and contributed both written and improvised material, blending classical training with contemporary and electronic textures.
Musician (Remote) at Musicians on a Mission (Mastering.com)
January 1, 2022 - September 11, 2025
Collaborated on multi-tracking, audio engineering, and mastering. Gained hands-on experience in recording and post-production workflows. Assisted in coordinating masterclasses in recording and engineering.
Violinist at Milwaukee Community Orchestra
January 1, 2022 - September 11, 2025
Orchestral performances across standard and contemporary repertoire; contributed as a member of the ensemble.
Violinist at Spitfire Audio – Bridgerton Film Competition
January 1, 2023 - September 11, 2025
Assisted in the coordination of masterclasses in recording and engineering challenges with Spitfire Audio; participated in the Bridgerton scoring competition, gaining experience in soundtrack collaboration and applied media composition.
Violinist at Goldsmiths New Music Ensemble (Goldsmiths, University of London)
December 31, 2017 - September 10, 2025
Performed contemporary and experimental repertoire in collaboration with composers and interdisciplinary artists.

Education

Master of Music in Violin Performance at Longy School of Music of Bard College
September 1, 2023 - May 1, 2025
Bachelor of Music (Hons) in Violin Performance / Composition at Goldsmiths, University of London
September 3, 2015 - May 1, 2018

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