Naomi F  
Instruments: Violin
Styles: Classical, Jazz, Pop, Rock, Blues, Folk, Musical Theater

I have been tutoring for the past four years, and have experience working with students both virtually and in-person. I am not Suzuki-certified, however my teaching style does include a mix of Suzuki and independent materials. I like to teach music theory skills concurrently with technical lessons so that students can reinforce their practical training. I find that this makes the process more enjoyable, whether for young learners or adult students. I like to understand my students' learning goals, and make sure we are on the same page about learning speed and preferred musical styles!

I like to have a consistent plan for all of my lessons, so that students know what to expect, as well as the best methods for practicing. I always start my students off with a warm-up consisting of scales or a technical exercise that relates to the piece that we are working on. I then go over the "trouble spots" of a piece with the student before diving into longer sections. I like to finish off with a piece that I have chosen together with the student, which sometimes is a pop or contemporary piece that we can play together. I like to make sure the music we are learning is a good match for the student.