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Patrick Rustandi
Faculty: Violin and Viola
Education:
Depaul University, MM, Violin
Depaul University, Artist’s Diploma (Viola)
Northeastern Illinois University, Teaching Certificate
Bio:
Mr. Rustandi has been teaching violin and viola at the Merit School of Music for over 15 years, both privately and in group classes.
Favorite Musicians:
My favorite pop band is Maroon 5 and my favorite classical composer is Beethoven. They are quintessential composers or artists, representing the best of their time period.