Mentorship Program Coach & Teaching Artist

Anna Walter-Grussling has been studying the violin and piano since she was 5 years old. She continued with her higher education violin studies at the University of Montana under Margaret Baldridge, and graduated with a degree in Elementary and Special Education.

She has been an active substitute in the Missoula Symphony since High School. Anna was a participant in the Suzuki Institute for 13 years and has studied under Missoula violin teachers Heidi Martin, Beth Youngblood, Madeleine McKelvey, and Molly Morrison on piano. In addition to teaching through both Grow Music Missoula and Missoula Crescendo Club, she has a home violin studio with students ages 5-15. 

Anna is also a Special Education Specialist and Consultant and works as a dance instructor with the Carroll-Henderson School of Irish Dance. Anna strives to make learning fun, while also maintaining an atmosphere that facilitates learning and reaching goals.