Victoria Wernicke is a thoughtful and sensitive baroque violinist and teacher who has enjoyed a bicontinental career. Raised in San Antonio by German parents, she is in demand as a violinist, performing with ensembles including the Bach Collegium Fort Wayne, Dallas Bach Society, Lumedia Musicworks, Music City Baroque and the Bloomington Bach Cantata Project. With the Dallas Bach Society, Victoria has appeared as a soloist on several programs, performing Winter from Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and Bach’s Double Violin Concerto.

An avid student of violin pedagogy, Victoria has received training in Suzuki Books 1-3, studied principles of bowing technique with renowned trainer Catherine Lee, and incorporates the principles of Paul Rolland in building a physically balanced and comfortable approach to the instrument. She is currently pursuing her certification in the Kaleidoscopes methodology. Her manner with students is gentle and collaborative, and works skillfully with students of all ages.

Victoria recently graduated with her Master’s degree in baroque violin at Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music, studying with Ingrid Matthews. She previously earned her Bachelor’s degree in violin performance from the University of North Texas, studying with Dr. Felix Olschofka, Eunice Keem, and Cynthia Roberts. Following her Bachelor’s degree, Victoria studied baroque violin at the Royal Conservatory of The Hague with Ryo Terakado. While in Europe, she performed in a side-by-side concert tour series with the Orchestra of the 18th Century. In addition to the violin, she enjoys performing chamber music on viola and has studied harpsichord and rebec.

Victoria is currently living in North Austin with her husband and dog. In addition to her musical pursuits, she can speak German, is an avid home cook, and happens to be a triplet.

“I appreciate her thoughtful approach to feedback and her use of positive wording. She combines an outstanding technical knowledge of all things violin with an excellent understanding of early childhood development and learning. Our children greatly benefited from her enthusiasm and interest in continual growth and development.”