Alyssa J  
Instruments: Violin, Music
Styles: Classical

Teaching Experience: My teaching experience spans over four years. I have taught a variety of players at different ability levels, spanning from age 3 to 26. Performance Experience: Ocala Symphony Orchestra – Ocala, FL – 2019-present Substitute University of Florida Symphony Orchestra – Gainesville, FL – 2019-present Concertmaster & principal of second violins University of Florida Graduate String Ensembles – Gainesville, FL – 2019-present String quartet, piano quintet, piano quartet, string trio Furman University Symphony Orchestra – Greenville, SC – 2015-2019 Principal of second violins Furman University Scholarship Quartet – Greenville, SC – 2015-2019 Furman University Chamber Strings – Greenville, SC – 2018 Principal of second violins Furman University Opera Pit Orchestra – Greenville, SC – 2016-2018 Furman University May Experience “Engaging Music” Duet – Greenville, SC – 2018 Notable Teachers: Private Lessons Chamber music Master classes William Preucil William Preucil William Preucil Janna Lower Aspen String Trio Veronique Mathieu Thomas Joiner Miami String Quartet Nancy Chang Miles Hoffman Mary C. Irwin Janna Lower Xiaoli Saliny Steven Thomas Suyeun Jung-Yuen Thomas Joiner Cathy McGlasson Anna Barbrey Joiner Christopher Hutton Tours: Furman University May Experience “Engaging Music” Tour – May 2018 Performances within Greenville County at multiple high schools and retirement communities. Furman University Chamber Strings Tour – March 2018 Performances within South Carolina and North Carolina at multiple public schools, retirement communities, and churches.

I believe in treating each student like the unique beings that they are. Some students take lessons for fun, some take lessons as an extracurricular activity, and some take lessons with dreams of creating a career in violin performance. Although the method for each of these students varies, I treat all of my students as if their specific goal is the absolute priority and I will do everything in my power to help them reach their goal. All of my students can expect to participate in the hundred-day practice method, which requires practice each and everyday (even if it is just scales or review). Once they hit one hundred days, they will earn a reward within the studio. Each student will be given their own specific "Violin Diet Plan" where they will be required to practice scales, learn musical terminology, develop right and left hand technique, study etudes, and learn solo repertoire (sonatas, concertos, show pieces, etc.). The specifics of each of these areas will depend on the student's ability level and goals.