Teaches in Texas

From Fort Worth, Texas

Plays Piano, and Violin

About

Leigh Mahoney is a founding member and first violinist of the Tosca String Quartet. Leigh grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, received her BFA from Carnegie Mellon University and her Masters Degree in Music from the University of Texas at Austin. Her crossover career from Classical to Pop and Rock music has given Leigh the opportunity to tour the world twice with David Byrne and the Tosca Strings. She has performed and recorded with many artists including David Byrne, Arcade Fire, Ray Benson, Bob Schneider, Dixie Chicks, and she has played on soundtracks for feature films. Leigh performs with the Austin Symphony, Austin Opera, and her band, Montopolis. She enjoys teaching all styles of music, including classical, tango, and rock music.