Ernest Brusubardis IV began musical studies at the age of 4, studying

piano from his Mother and Grandfather. Attending the University of

Wisconsin, Milwaukee, he went on to earn a B.F.A. (Violin Performance)

and a M.M. (String Emphasis).  During his graduate studies, Ernest was

coached by Dr. Bernard Zinck and Professor Elena Abend, as a member of

the Sorkin Institute of Chamber Music.  Freelancing throughout the

Upper Midwest region, Ernest performs throughout the US and Europe

with bluegrass band Chicken Wire Empire.