Sean Larkin

Teaching Artist Statement
My teaching is focused on unlocking the artistic potential in each student through detailed technical study. A close interrogation of the techniques, both large and small, that go into playing one’s instrument leads to a level of mastery that allows the student to fully engage with the emotional and expressive content of the music that they perform. A typical lesson will include technical exercises and etudes from a wealth of resources (Simon Fischer, Dounis, Sevcik, Schradieck, etc.) that serve the repertoire each student is working on. My ultimate goal is to help my students become kinder and more empathetic people. Music has the power to connect us more deeply to ourselves and to those around us, and my greatest joy comes from witnessing a student make this discovery.

Teaching Bio
Sean Larkin holds degrees in violin performance from the University of Maryland (BM) and Boston University (MM). He served as the teaching assistant to his teacher and mentor at BU, Bayla Keyes, for an additional two years after earning his degree. As her assistant he taught a weekly scale and technique class for both graduate and undergraduate music majors, in addition to providing private lessons to undergraduate students. He further developed his skills as a faculty member at Berklee City Music for four years, teaching group and private lessons and directing a string ensemble for students in grades 3-12. He has worked extensively with students of all ages, backgrounds, and skill levels. He started teaching at South Shore Conservatory in 2019.

Performance Bio
Sean Larkin is an active orchestral and chamber musician throughout New England, with experience playing an expansive repertoire ranging from the music of the Baroque to avant-garde contemporary compositions. He performs regularly with Emmanuel Music, Odyssey Opera, the Boston Modern Orchestra Project, and the Marsh Chapel Collegium. Additionally, he appears with the Vermont Symphony, Rhode Island Philharmonic, Cape Symphony, New Hampshire Music Festival, and Monadnock Music. His performance experience outside of classical music includes musical theater productions at the Ogunquit Playhouse and Boston Opera House and concerts with Andrea Bocelli and Broadway singer Heather Headley. He started teaching at South Shore Conservatory in 2019.