Linda Fiore

Linda Fiore began violin lessons at age 5. Linda earned a BM in violin performance at Hartt College of Music in Hartford, CT and studied with violinist, Raphael Bronstein, in New York City.

In 1974 through 1975, Linda studied with Dr. Suzuki at the Talent Education Institute in Japan. She performed her graduation recital and earned her Japanese teaching certificate.

In 1983, Linda and her husband, Domenick, founded DaCore Talent Education in Glenmore where, for 14 years, she taught violin and directed her own workshops. She has presented student performing groups at the SAA Conference, Bermuda, Puerto Rico, Europe and throughout the US.

In 1997, she accepted a position at the Harrt School of Music at the University of Hartford, teaching Suzuki Pedagogy and students at the college level.

In 2007, Linda returned to Pennsylvania and DaCore Talent Education, continuing her extensive work with teacher training and nurturing the characters of her violin students.

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In Memoriam: Judy Sheard (1946-2022)

by Linda Fiore

Judy passed away suddenly after suffering a stroke on January 23, 2022. Her life journey had many facets, all tremendously service-oriented through her mentoring and teaching. She was dedicated to guiding children, teenagers, and adults toward quality learning and enriched… Read more ▶

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