Sarah Tatman is a freelance violist and violinist based in Southern California. She has performed with the Santa Monica Symphony since the 2013 season. She runs a private string lessons studio in Orange County, and she coaches strings at local high schools. In addition to her diverse orchestral and chamber music experience, Sarah is currently the violinist for the indie rock band, LA River Crossing. Sarah received her Bachelor of Music degree in viola performance from the University of Arizona Fred Fox School of Music where she studied with Hong Mei Xiao. She has also studied with Igor Veligan, Ann Weaver, Peter Marsh, and Robert Becker.