Teaching and Community Engagement
Violist and educator Márta H. Lambert brings over a decade of experience teaching a wide range of musical skills, both on and off the instrument.
Her teaching draws on a diverse set of experiences, from coaching pre-college musicians at the Academy for Chamber Music at Seattle Chamber Music Society to serving as a Teaching Fellow in Music Theory and Ear Training at The Juilliard School. Márta’s dedication to helping students grow and achieve their musical goals has led to faculty positions at the Academy for Chamber Music at SCMS, Kinhaven Music School, Suzuki on the Island (SOTI), and the Eisman Center for Preparatory Studies in Music (ECPSM) at Queens College. In these roles, she has taught private lessons, coached chamber music, led the preparatory orchestra, and taught conservatory musicianship. Her students have gone on to attend programs such as Fontainebleau Music Festival, Greenwood Music Camp, Kinhaven Music School, Bowdoin International Music Festival, and Green Mountain Chamber Music Festival.
As Director of Education and Community Engagement at Seattle Chamber Music Society, Márta leads the Academy for Chamber Music and develops initiatives that make classical—and especially chamber—music more accessible, relatable, and engaging. Before moving to Seattle in 2024, she participated in community-focused programs including Juilliard’s Morse Fellowship and Yale University’s Music in Schools Program, and organized projects such as a solo recital series for patients at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. During the pandemic, she created online initiatives for her students at ECPSM, including orchestra workshops and music history classes, and collaborated with the United Nations Chamber Music Society on performances that raised awareness of global issues.
Márta is known for her thoughtful, supportive teaching style and her commitment to helping young musicians discover their individual voice and potential through music.
"It is my privilege to study under the guidance of an exceptional viola teacher, Marta Lambert, who has transformed my musical journey. From the first moment I met her, I was awed by her remarkable talent and dedication to the art of viola playing. Not only does she exhibit unparalleled musicality and technique in her own playing, but she also imparts these skills with a teaching style that is both inspiring and effective.
Under Marta’s tutelage, I have not only improved my technical skills on the viola but have also gained a deeper understanding and appreciation for the instrument. She has a way of explaining concepts and techniques that resonate with me, allowing me to grasp them with clarity and apply them in my playing. Her passion for the viola is infectious, and I have found myself delving into the nuances of viola playing with newfound enthusiasm and curiosity. I am immensely grateful to have the opportunity to study with such a talented and inspiring viola teacher. Her expertise, passion, and dedication have been instrumental in my growth as a violist, and I will always hold her in highest regard as both a mentor and a musician."
Mio Gogate, violist age 17