Bernhard Kainerstorfer
Meet Bernhard – Strings Specialist from Austria
Born and raised in the heart of Mozart’s homeland, Austria, Bernhard is a classically trained musician with a deep passion for music education. He is a graduate of the prestigious Bruckner Conservatory Linz (Anton Bruckner Private University), holding a degree in Instrumental/Vocal Pedagogy with Teaching Certification under Professor Arkadi Winokurov.
His viola studies were guided by renowned Professors Franz Wall and Walter Haas. Bernhard further enriched his expertise by attending seminars such as:
String Pedagogy: Learning From Daily Experience with Professor Phyllis Young (UT Austin), Schloss Weinberg, Upper Austria
Music and Medicine with Professor Dr. Günther Straub, Schloss Weinberg, Upper Austria
In the 1990s, Bernhard toured Europe as a violinist, performing chamber and orchestral music across Germany, Italy, Spain, and Slovakia. He also embraced the rich tradition of Irish fiddle music with performances in Dublin and Galway.
Bernhard has been teaching in private and public music schools since 1994, with experience in Austria’s Landesmusikschulen and across Texas. His Texas teaching experience includes:
Music Kahncepts Studios
Dallas Goethe Center German Language School
Inlingua Dallas
Pettigrew Academy, Waxahachie
Tarrant County Community College — Continuing Education
Texas Christian University (TCU) — Extended Education
Bernhard brings not only technical mastery but also cultural depth to his teaching. If you’re interested in lessons with Bernhard, fill out the form below and Mr. Kahn will be in touch!