Karine Nowick’s musical journey began at an early age, initially with piano before discovering her true passion for violin at age 8. Her innate teaching ability emerged quickly, as she began sharing her knowledge with fellow students in her school orchestra. This early experience laid the foundation for a rich career in both performance and education.

Ms. Nowick’s formal teaching career includes positions at the Winchester Community School, Indian Hill Arts in Littleton (where she also served as concertmaster of the Indian Hill Symphony), Northshore Conservatory in Beverly, and Phillips Andover. She has been a valued faculty member at Brookline Music School for nine seasons, sharing her expertise with students of all levels.

As a performer, Ms. Nowick’s talent was recognized early, with a pivotal moment at age 12 when she played for Arnold Steinhardt of the Guarneri Quartet. She studied with Professor Leonard Felberg at the University of New Mexico during high school and was awarded the National Federation of Music Clubs’ first prize at 18. Her exceptional abilities earned her full scholarships to prestigious institutions, ultimately leading her to Boston University, where she studied with Raphael Druian, Roman Totenberg, and later Peter Zazofsky for her master’s degree.

Ms. Nowick’s professional career spans numerous orchestras throughout New England, including positions with the Portland Symphony, Rhode Island Philharmonic, and Boston Ballet. She has performed in Boston’s Theater District in productions such as Phantom of the Opera and is currently a member of the Boston Lyric Opera Orchestra. Her versatility as a musician is evident in her experiences across classical, opera, and musical theater genres.

Throughout her career, Ms. Nowick has maintained a harmonious balance between performance and education, inspiring both audiences and students with her passion for music and dedication to excellence.