Woodstock Strings Teachers & Staff

Meet Our Amazing Team!

Tiffany Watson Ray

Owner & Director of Woodstock Strings | Violin & Viola Teacher

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in Music Performance, University of North Texas | Suzuki Training Certification, Atlanta Suzuki Institute
EXPERIENCE: Over 15 years of experience teaching private violin/viola lessons and group ensembles | Classy Chicks Trio, violist & violinist | High-school Member of the Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra | Accompanying artists/ensembles such as Michael Buble, Rod Stewart, David Crowder Band, Passion Conference, and Trans-Siberian Orchestra!
LOVES: Hanging with family and friends | Salsa Dancing | Hiking | Performing with all different types of music artists!
FAMILY: Middle sibling of 3 | Product of public and home education | Married to a Singer/Songwriter & Music Pastor | Mother of 1 sweet boy & precious little girl
CLASSICAL FAVORITES: Composer: Brahms and Tchaikovsky | Violin Piece: Zapateado by Sarasate
FAVORITE MUSICAL EXPERIENCE: Performing in front of 15,000 people with Rod Stewart | Getting to introduce my students to Charlie Daniels before one of his last live performances!

William Goodwin

Cello Teacher

EDUCATION: Bachelor's of Arts Degree in Music, University of Louisville
EXPERIENCE: Over 10 years of study on the cello | 4 years experience in private teaching | Played in both chamber groups and youth orchestras throughout the Atlanta area, including Emory Youth Symphony Orchestra | Has traveled the country to attend and participate in various music festivals
LOVES: Philosophy and ethics | Video games and movies | Being with friends and family | Art and Music in its many forms
FAMILY:Middle sibling of 3 | Received both private and public education | Son of a Psychiatrist and a Lawyer
CLASSICAL FAVORITES: Any of the J.S. Bach suites for cello | Shostakovich, Tchaikovsky, and Beethoven  
FAVORITE MUSICAL EXPERIENCE: Performing a solo cello piece called Julie-O at my High School senior dinner and getting to share my love of music with my classmates