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Dr . Immanuel Abraham is a recognized violin soloist, conductor, the author of "Approach to Interpretation" ©2018 (139pgs) and composer of

"24 Caprices for Solo Violin" ©2020 (80pgs)

among many others.

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March 10th, 2026:

Reported on March 10th, 2026, Dr. Abraham's identity was unlawfully misappropriated through criminal activity. During this period, unauthorized copies of his work were distributed via Meta platforms without his authorization.

Associated earnings and personal data connected to @TheViolinDoctor on both Facebook and Instagram remain subject to ongoing legal proceedings.

Legal Representative:

Attorney Marine Grosclaude

During this time, Dr. Abraham's only official social media presence is on TikTok as @TheViolinDoctor .

 

Any legitimate return to Facebook or Instagram will be announced exclusively by this website and the official TikTok account linked above.

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Dr. Abraham has taught strings at every level, from elementary strings for the Detroit Public Schools,

middle and high school for the Bismarck Public Schools, and years of lessons

for South Dakota State University.

He has been @TheViolinDoctor on all major platforms for over a decade, and creator of The Violin Guild, serving over 73,300 string players worldwide.

He premiered his works for solo violin at the University of Michigan when he graduated, Summa Cum Laude. After a decade writing them,

he published the collection as his

"24 Caprices for Solo Violin" by 2020.

 

Now selling by the thousands, they have become repertoire for auditions, study, and recitals worldwide. The University of Arizona describes them as “...a masterpiece of globalism and diversity”.

As an educator, he has been the: Professor of Strings for South Dakota State University (2023 - 2025) and MusicProfessor.com (2018 - 2019) Violin and Viola Teacher for the Tucson Jewish Academy and Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp, Orchestra Director for Carpenter Elementary School, Durant Turri-Mott Elementary, Neithercut Elementary, and Freeman Elementary in the Detroit Public Schools and Simle Middle School's 6th, 7th, and 8th grade orchestras.

 

Between 2024 and 2026 he served as Orchestra Director for the South Dakota All-State Orchestras and directed Legacy High School's Concert Orchestra and Chamber Orchestra for the Bismarck Public Schools in North Dakota.

 

As a performer, he has been the Concertmaster for: Woodbine Productions, Prairie Repertory Theatre, Arizona Symphony Orchestra, Arizona Contemporary Ensemble, NEWorks Philharmonic Orchestra at the Kennedy Center, Music Director for the Scoundrel & Scamp Theater, and many other ensembles. 

Organizations recently featuring Dr. Abraham include PBS, PBS Arizona, ASTA, ESTA, The Entertainer, The Menuhin-Dowling Violin Program, Southwest Strings, Tucson Film Festival, South Dakota State University, String Masters, The Key To Change, SHAR Music, Fiddlershop, The Community School of Music & Arts, Arizona Jewish Post, the Arizona Daily Star, and more.​​​

Dr. Abraham's upcoming project is the solo album recording his "24 Caprices for Solo Violin".  It will be recorded with all 3rd edition edits including bowing and fingering. Dr. Abraham will make this album abundantly precise for all study of these works.

Dr. Abraham a proud ambassador for:

D'Addario Orchestral
Southwest Strings

Pirastro

Leatherwood Rosins

Lonesome Pine Rosins.

Follow: @TheViolinDoctor

"The Gilgamesh Quartet"
(orig. for string orchestra)
by Dr. Immanuel Abraham, D.M.A.

PBS Interview

with Dr. Immanuel Abraham

©2021

"Histoire du Tango"

by Astor Piazzolla

©2016

Cadenza by Dr. Abraham

Johannes Brahms Violin COncerto

©2018

Dr. Immanuel Abraham: America's black, male, violin professor

"They're such a fascinating set of works!"
Violinist, Jennifer Koh

"There is a sense of utter commitment in his playing, and quality in his approach to performance that is unique and captivating."
—St. Louis Symphony Concertmaster,
David Halen

"A great leader in our world of music."
Emmy Award Winner, Mark Wood

"Phenomenal!"—
— Grammy Award Winners, Black Violin

Dr. Immanuel Abraham, Violinist

"As authentic a fiddle player
as I've ever heard!
"
Grammy Award Winner, Alex DePue

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