MIKE WILLIAMS – Violinist | Educator
Mike is a Charleston-based violinist known for his groove-focused, improvisational style. Unlike most who play classical lines over tracks, Mike blends rhythm, jazz phrasing, and creativity into every performance—making each one unique.
A performer in Charleston for over 20 years, he was among the first to bring Popular and Classic Rock into local violin sets, influencing many who followed. He plays regularly with bluegrass bands, jazz groups, and DJs at events across the Southeast.
He holds a Music Performance degree from the College of Charleston and teaches violin in Charleston and Mount Pleasant, inspiring students to find freedom through music.
Qualifications
BA in Music, College of Charleston
Teaching since 2007
Active performer in the Charleston area (see below in “Associations”)
Associations
Manager of the Palmetto Strings Wedding Ensembles
In-house Musician for 5-star Resort Hotel, the Sanctuary at Kiawah | www.kiawahresort.com
In-house Musician, Charleston Grill | www.charlestongrill.com
BRYAN WOLFE – Guitarist | Audio Engineer
With 25 years of performance experience and 15 years of teaching, Bryan Wolfe offers beginner and intermediate guitar lessons to all ages. His approach is practical, encouraging, and rooted in real-world experience.
He spent 15 years at his father’s music shop in Connecticut and 5 years at Guitar Center, gaining hands-on knowledge of instruments and gear.
In Charleston, Bryan runs audio for Palmetto Strings and performs guitar with them at events. He’s also the head audio engineer at his church, blending technical skill with a musician’s ear.
Qualifications
BA in Music
Teaching since 2005
Active performer in the Charleston area (see below in “Associations”)
Associations
Guitarist and Audio Engineer with Palmetto Strings Wedding Ensembles
Lead Audio & Video Engineer at his church, and runs audio for festivals in Charleston
ARSHAK SIRUNYAN – Pianist | Composer | Educator
Originally from Yerevan, Armenia, Arshak Sirunyan is an award-winning composer and pianist with deep roots in classical training. He began piano at age seven and studied under renowned instructors at the A. Spendiarov School of Music and later the Komitas State Conservatory, focusing on composition and performance.
Arshak has written music for solo instruments, ensembles, and full orchestra. His ballet premiered in 2023 at the Maryland Theater with The City Ballet School and Maryland Symphony Orchestra. His works have been performed by groups like the Komitas String Quartet, including a moving tribute to victims of Armenia’s 1988 earthquake.
As a producer, Arshak has released several acclaimed albums, working with Grammy-winning musicians. His 2014 album Hoodman’s Blind won two top prizes in the International Songwriting Competition and earned high praise from All About Jazz.
As a teacher, Arshak blends classical foundations with real-world creativity, helping students of all ages grow as musicians, composers, and performers.