Ms. Grotans received her B.M. in Music Education/Violin Performance and her M.M. in Violin Performance from The University of Arizona.  She taught at Flowing Wells High School as the Orchestra/Guitar Teacher for two years.  At the U of A, she instructed the Undergraduate course "Music Fundamentals through Experience", as well as held the position String Project Director.

In addition to education, Helene has been a fervent performer.  Soloist, Chamber and Orchestral Musician, she has had a diverse and active musical career.  She performed for 8 years with the U of A Symphony as well as participated at the Sunflower Music Festival, Las Vegas Music Festival and Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp.  Helene studied with professor Mark Rush, author of "Playing the Violin".