Linda Kessler graduated from Indiana University with a degree in viola performance. After doing grauate work at the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Linda won the position of principal violist for the Milwaukee Ballet Orchestra and the Waukesha Symphony. Linda was also a sustitute violist for the Milwaukee symphony.

Upon moving to Orlando in 1999 Linda became the assistant principal violist for the Brevard Symphony Orchestra, a regular performer with the Orlando Philharmonic, and a violist for Walt Disney World.  Linda also maintains a private studio and teaches strings for Orange County public schools.