About Us

Gloria Burca-Shadel is a graduate of the Indiana University Jacob’s School of Music in Viola/Violin Music Performance and Pedagogy.

Gloria currently teaches music classes, private lessons, performs with orchestras and events throughout the Chicago, Wisconsin, and Texas area.

Gloria started playing violin at the age of 7 and picked up the viola additionally at the age of 15.
During the years, Gloria has participated in many different music programs such as Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra, Music Institute of Chicago Academy, Chicago Youth Music Festival Orchestra, and Bowdoin International Music Festival.
Gloria has studied with Cyrus Forough, Alias and Roxanna Goldstein, SangMee Lee, Desiree Ruhstrat, and StephenWyrczynski.

Gloria has toured with orchestras throughout Europe the summer of 2012 performing various styles of music. At the age of 17, Gloria won the DePaul Concerto Competition and debuted as a soloist with the DePaul Symphony Orchestra.

During 2018-2022, Gloria was an instructor at Logos Christian Academy - teaching high school music theory classes and directing the elementary choir & string ensembles. Gloria additionally was on staff as an instructor at Veritas Music & Learning Center and Classic Violins Music Shop.

Gloria is the founder and music instructor of Miss Glo's Music Studio - established in 2018. She has been teaching privately one-on-one music lessons (violin, viola, cello, piano, and ukulele), hosting annual recitals, and competition preparations. Gloria has been teaching students privately since 2008, starting from 2 years old. Her teaching method focuses on teaching all styles of music, music theory, improvisation, genres, and composition as well.
Gloria’s goal with every student is to help each student discover a love for music and to find the style of music that appeals to them as they discover the musical world.

Gloria is also the founder of Glow Concert Series and V3 Strings. Gloria has coordinated (including performing and wearing all the hats) "Candlelight Series" and "Night at the Disco!" in Chicago featuring string quartet performing various genres such as pop, tango, classical, and film selections.
V3 Strings is featured in the Glow Concert Series and performs at private events and weddings.
For music samples, check out V3 Strings on instagram.

Gloria currently continues to perform throughout the Texas area, performing at venues, Farmers Markets, Festivals, and various events.

After releasing her first EP "STAY" on music streaming platforms in 2017, Gloria is currently producing and composing to release music later this year.
Gloria has a passion for creating and producing music since 2016.

Gloria just celebrated her own wedding with her husband in February of 2026 and moved to Dallas as Mrs. Shadel!