ABOUT DEBBIE

Debbie Miles is an engaging violinist known for her warm and beautiful sound. As a violin teacher she brings an enthusiastic approach along with a passion for music. She holds a Master of Arts in Classical String Performance from University of Limerick in Ireland and over 30 years of teaching and performing experience.

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Debbie is a versatile performer of classical violin, pop music, fiddle, folk and beyond. She toured as a back up violinist across Canada for artists such as Anne Murray and Sons of Maxwell (playing a festival stage to 30,000 opening for Keith Urban).

Debbie has recorded a variety of studio sessions from a Barry's Tea commercial in Ireland to playing for solo artist Dave Carroll.

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She has performed with orchestras including Symphony Nova Scotia and Thunder Bay Symphony and with string quartets across Ireland and Scotland. 

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Debbie has an affinity for the North. She began her early career as concertmaster for Timmins Symphony Orchestra in Northern Ontario. For over 20 years she has taught fiddle groups at the Iqaluit Music Camp in the Arctic where she has also led school workshops through National Arts Centre 'Arts Alive' and with the 'Imaa" youth program.

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Debbie is a freelance violinist based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. She performs a diverse range of musical styles with her violin/piano duo, as a soloist with choirs and as a back up musician for solo artists and bands. Debbie is proud to volunteer through her music for Hospice Halifax.

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