Jessie H  
Instruments: Violin, Viola
Styles: Classical

I first started tutoring younger students in violin when I was in high school, but after graduating from college I took on an instruction position at a local music school as Strings Instructor.  There, I began teaching much younger students using mutli-sensory techniques to keep my students engaged and most importantly, having fun! The best part about being a teacher is watching my students grow as musicians and having their individual input on the music and what they want to learn. I especially love being able to cater to individual styles of learning as well as the style of music they wish to learn. 

I believe that learning an instrument must be taught from all three approaches: tactile, aural, and visual. I incorporate all three of these into each lesson so the student can walk away feeling like she has gotten closer to her instrument! For young students, I follow a Suzuki approach where a parent or guardian plays a vital role in practicing and musical development. I use the Suzuki books, a reliable source for musical progress, as well as some American fiddlin' tunes from the O'Connor Method Books. I always utilize positive reinforcement, which is really crucial in getting through any difficulties and especially performance anxiety! For older students, I follow a more traditional path of getting into the technical part of playing so they can more readily play their desired music. Lessons stay fairly light of heart, because enjoying the music is the most important!