Timothy Judd is a member of the Richmond Symphony violin section. He has been a violin teacher in the Richmond, Virginia area since 2002. A graduate of the Eastman School of Music, he was a student of world renowned Ukrainian-American violinist, Oleh Krysa. Timothy Judd began violin lessons at the age of four, studying with Anastasia Jempelis, one of the earliest champions of the Suzuki method in the United States.

Recent Performances

Enjoy photos from the most recent studio recitals and community performances. All photos from past performances can be seen in the gallery.

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Latest Blog Posts

Join The Listeners' Club and explore some of Timothy Judd's favorite music. Throughout the blog he also shares some thoughts on violin playing, practicing, the Suzuki method and more.

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  • Music on the Tarmac

    Last week, musicians from the Philadelphia Orchestra made news when they turned a three hour delay on the tarmac at the Beijing airport into an impromptu concert. You can watch the now viral video of their performance of the last movement of Antonin Dvorak’s ”American” String Quartet. Let’s listen to the Cleveland Quartet perform all four [...]

  • Voices from Bulgaria

    If you haven’t heard the extraordinary and unique sound of the Bulgarian State Television Female Choir, take a moment and listen. This ensemble, made up of singers from villages across Bulgaria, keeps alive a distinctive style of singing which is centuries-old. What’s particularly striking are the rich, vibrant overtones of the voices. The chords ring and [...]

  • Josef Gingold on Violin Playing and Teaching

    Recently, I found a few interesting links relating to Josef Gingold, the legendary violinist and teacher who died in 1995. If you’re not familiar with Gingold’s legacy, this short video offers insights into his life, distinguished career and great humanity. Having studied with the nineteenth century Belgian violinist Eugene Ysaye, Gingold was one of the last [...]