Born into a family of acclaimed folk musicians, Natalie Padilla was immersed in fiddle and violin music at a very young age. Her diverse background has allowed her to explore the traditions of Texas-Style, Old-Time, Celtic and Bluegrass Fiddle as well as Classical violin, clawhammer banjo, guitar and folk singing. She has a Music Performance degree from the University of Northern Colorado, has released three albums of original music, toured with folk bands and symphony orchestras, worked extensively as a session musician and has over two decades of teaching experience. Natalie's love for music is continually fueled by the community and connections it creates.