Born in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, Vlad Hontila is a classically trained musician who embraces and enjoys listening to and playing all types of music. In 2015 he received a full scholarship for undergraduate study at Western Illinois University, and was accepted four years later with a full scholarship for Masters degree study at the Manhattan School of Music. He received further studies from their Professional Studies Program, and graduated in May 2022.

Vlad's life-long passion for chamber music and solo repertoire pushes him to continue exploring the secrets of violin technique and interpretation.