Myra M
Instruments: Violin, Electric Violin, Fiddle
Styles: Classical, Folk
Myra M
Instruments: Violin, Electric Violin, Fiddle
Styles:
Classical, Folk
Where I Teach:
Ages Taught: 8-60
Violin training: South End Music Center, Boston (Pierce, Ridolfi, Vasylunas) Dr. George Bornoff, Newton Ms. Julie Lieberman, NYC Mr. Simon Kim, Worcester Ms. Carol Sykes, Falmouth (Suzuki training) Mr. Donald Becker, Leicester (Suzuki training) Ms. Jennie Chan, Newton, (Bornoff method)
1967-1969- Mass College of Art 1997- Faculty Member of the Year- Performing Arts School of Worcester
I began my music education at the age of 8 in Boston, along with my siblings and mother. I chose violin, studied at the South End Music Center, and relied on my time with violin as a constant in an otherwise turbulent young life. During the early 1970's I submerged myself in the rich folk scene of Cambridge, MA, playing fiddle and backup violin and sharing the stage with numerous bands. Now, after 60 years of playing the violin, recording,and performing mostly in the New England area, and teaching for more than 25 years I am qualified to call myself a dedicated musical motivator and lover of bowed string instruments.
I did not intend to make teaching my life's work. Aside from teaching a few students while I began performing in various folk bands, and working in technology during the day, I was busy bringing up my daughter. After many years of maintaining a technology career, I took violin lessons with Michael Snow who introduced me to a life changing "Creating Your Life" course taught by Robert Fritz. Using the tools of creative visualization, I imagined a life of fulfillment, joy and music. Armed with a solid base of violin, I was invited to begin teaching at the prestigious Performing Arts School of Worcester (PASOW), and was required to begin Suzuki teacher training. I thank Ms. Arlene Betteridge, the Director of PASOW for her faith in me and giving me numerous challenges over the 7 years I taught at PASOW. My love of teaching groups and individuals of all ages since 1997 propels me every day.
Having a library of methods at my studio, I tailor my materials to the student. That is a creative process in itself, and always fun. I use classical European etudes and methods, contemporary sheet music, my own teaching etudes, childrens' books with CDs, fiddle books, etc. I have weekly lesson plans that cover warmups, focus points, working pieces, etudes, theory, review and performance preparation, and I keep a copy of each plan for my own review. I always include posture awareness, something I gained from my own Alexander training and from Julie Lieberman, and take great care in attending to violin setup and accessories.
It's all about awareness, listening and sharing a love of playing. I love to play with my students, but also acknowledge the intensity of sitting back, watching, listening and internalizing the student. I am keenly aware of time and intend to cover all that was given as the last lesson plan (home practice) while forming a new plan for the next lesson. I always include something akin to a new "trick" that is easy to remember and will give back satisfaction. My demeanor is warm, friendly and fun. Admittedly, there is more fun in a child's lesson, also including a measure of seriousness in a teen's, and probably more fun again for a senior!
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