classical + teaching

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Alexis Mahler grew up in Marquette, Michigan. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Violin Performance and Music Education from Lawrence Conservatory of Music where she studied under Dr. Samantha George. In college, she began studying the cello and found opportunities to perform on both instruments throughout her undergraduate work. After graduation, Alexis curated and directed many small ensembles and concerts in her hometown before moving to Portland in 2015, where she has enjoyed an abundance of performance opportunities in various settings.

Alexis currently teaches private violin and cello lessons in Southeast Portland, and is a teaching artist for The Metropolitan Youth Symphony in North Portland. Alexis has always loved teaching music, and she truly believes in the power and importance of making music accessible to people of every age, experience, and style. While she loves playing classical chamber music and symphonies, she's also drawn to more alternative settings and ensembles. She takes pride in her work as a session player, contributing string recordings for recent releases from Sleater-Kinney, Mayer Hawthorne, Matt Costa, Shook Twins, and Jacob Miller. Mahler also explores writing her own songs, having released 3 EPs and several singles under her name. More than anything, Alexis values collaborating with fellow creators and friends in Oregon, California, and back home in Michigan. In the rare moments Alexis is not creating, absorbing, or discussing something musical, you'll find her spending time in nature or enjoying a cup of coffee around town.