Cami Shaskin is an accomplished violinist and violin teacher in Tooele, Utah, offering
private violin instruction, professional performance, and mentoring for violin teachers through her online Mentoring with Miss Cami series.
With over 25 years of professional performance experience, her journey with the violin began at the age of 5, and never stopped! Cami has since dedicated her career to mastering this beautiful instrument and helping others along the way. Even before earning two music degrees, Cami began performing with numerous orchestras and ensembles across the country, and continues to progress, bringing her unique blend of technical precision and emotional depth to every performance. She has been a member of the Orchestra at Temple Square since its beginnings in 1999.
When not performing, Cami shares her knowledge through private lessons and masterclasses. Her new video series aims to teach the rising generation of violinists in becoming successful, confident educators.
Education
B.A., Brigham Young University
M.M., UNC - Greeley
Experience
15+ Years
Specialties
Classical, Fiddle, Religious
Services
Performer
Hire an artist with integrity and professionalism for your next classical event.
Performed in Grantsville, UT, Cami's recent interpretation of Mozart, Sarasate, Grieg, and more, brings you touching and unforgettable melodies, and is sure to inspire you with her well-honed technical prowess and emotional depth as Cami embarks into more intense musical waters. Enjoy over 80 minutes of live recorded music.
Enchanted Maiden Ballet 2024
A special glimpse into pre-recorded solo violin tracks for this production which had its premiere in Tooele and SLC, UT, featuring the music of Robyn Jones, composer, and the talents of the Tooele Valley Academy of Dance. Video contains violin highlights from the full ballet, used by permission from the director. Length: 4 minutes.
What Colleagues Say
"I have both played with and known Cami for many years, and I have always been impressed with her deft ability and her disciplined and highly skilled violin
technique. She is a supremely accomplished player--and is definitively devoted to her students and teaching violin."
- Dr. Jeremy Starr, Emporia, KS
"Working with Cami Shaskin is, in many ways, the best of both worlds: she has the perfectionism of a professional, but the joie de vivre of an amateur; she can quickly amalgamate into an ensemble, but command as a soloist. Most importantly she is able to move past simply playing notes; she plays true music."
- Maestro Andrew Swan, Grantsville, UT
"Cami has strong pedagogical knowledge and skills. Moreover, she is a person of impeccable character, and is someone whom I hold in extremely high personal regard."
- Dr. Mark Montemayor, Univ. of North Texas
"Cami is detail-oriented and utterly reliable. I love the flow of her musical phrasing and how sensitive she is in communicating through her music. She understands music intuitively but has a large amount of experience to pull from."
- Jocelyn (a.k.a. "Mrs. S"), Stansbury Park, UT
"I first accompanied Cami when she was around 14 years old. I was impressed by her preparation, even at that young age. I truly believe she was born with an innate passion for music. We played together all through her high school years and at BYU. She has much to give the next generation of violinists."
- Jayne Galloway, Orem, UT
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I've crossed paths many times with Cami. I've been very impressed with her knowledge and her extremely high skill level. She's one who always shows up prepared, on time, and ready to make professional music. Cami is always interested in the lives of those around her."
- Richard Ferguson, Rexburg, ID
"Cami is an AMAZING teacher! She is very energetic and has a deep passion for the violin. Every week I would drive over an hour to get to lessons and boy was it worth it! Cami knows just how to explain different concepts and techniques in a way that can make sense to everyone. You will not regret taking from her."
- Natalie Zaugg, Billings, MT
"Cami is a pleasure to work with; she is honest in all her dealings and she is passionate about helping others achieve their goals."
- Adam Day, Murray, UT
"When we were looking for a teacher, Cami was the one teacher who saw a child first and then a violinist. Her approach to teaching helped our daughter grow in character and musicality. Cami's music skills are top notch, the group classes and studio performances are intentionally crafted and support growth in an encouraging way. I recommend Cami to anyone looking for a teacher to cultivate a deep and lasting love of music in their children."
