Liesl McWhorter

Liesl McWhorter is an Atlanta native with over thirty years of experience in music. She began her studies under Atlanta Symphony Orchestra retiree and Suzuki Method veteran, Pat Vas Dias. She went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts in Music Performance from Agnes Scott College and is a certified Suzuki teacher.

As Youth Orchestras Program Manager at the Atlanta Music Project, she combines her passion for music education with arts administration. Still an active performer, she has appeared with numerous ensembles, including the Columbus Symphony Orchestra, Huntsville Symphony Orchestra, and Atlanta Pops Orchestra. She has also toured with internationally acclaimed artists such as Michael Bublé, the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, and the New York Gilbert and Sullivan Players. As a lifelong student of the Suzuki Method, Liesl is dedicated to fostering both musical excellence and personal growth in her students. She is committed to inspiring young musicians to discover the same joy, discipline, and sense of community that music has brought to her own life.