Meet Ms. Zielnicki

Kimberly Zielnicki is a local musician out of Austin, Texas, with a degree in Music Studies from the University of Texas at Austin where she studied violin with Professor William Fedkenheuer, and also took classes and private lessons within the UT Jazz department, and performed in a Jazz Combo.

At 8 years old she began classical Suzuki violin lessons and fiddle instruction. She grew up playing in orchestra while simultaneously performing gigs with various folk bands in the Austin area. She has been showcased at festivals such as the Kerrville Folk Festival, Folk Alliance International, Old Settlers Music Festival and SXSW.

When she is not teaching, she enjoys attending string and fiddle camps focused in classical, fiddle, jazz and world music. As well as performing in various ensembles in the Austin area.

She most enjoys teaching the joy of non-traditional music to other students, and she aspires to have a studio of fiddlers that can creatively learn and grow together as a group.