Viola Lessons Massachusetts

Instruments: Violin, Viola

I have been teaching violin, viola and string/chamber ensembles for more than 15 years to students of different ages and levels. Read More

Instruments: Violin, Viola, Electric Violin, Fiddle

I have been teaching for over five years, taking on students as young as 5 and as young as 65. ;) I have taught both privately, in duos, and in larger groups. My teaching experience has been very multi-faceted. For one student, I'll be teaching a Bach Minuet, and for the next it could be a Lord of The Rings excerpt! I like to emphasize the importance of practice and playing your instrument on a regular basis to accelerate progress. Read More

Instruments: Violin, Cello, Viola

When i teach a student who is just starting on a string instrument and has never played before i usually start them with the Suzuki books and cds. I find having a cd or recording to listen to and play along with is a great help. Other books i use with beginners in addition to the Suzuki books that have recordings too are Solos For Young Violinists, solos for young violists, and Fiddle Sessions by Charlie Hall, and Bela Bartok's 44 violin duets. Read More

Instruments: Violin, Viola, Electric Violin

As a teacher, I think it is important to help students find their own ways of expression and exploring an instrument. While I think it is important to follow well-known method books and studies to build a good, solid foundation, I also enjoy helping students discover and learn music they personally connect to. In addition to classical repertoire, my former and current students have learned songs from their favorite artists, shows, movies, anime, or video games. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Violin, Viola, Banjo, Ukulele

I have taught music for over 15 years, in colleges, music schools and privately. One thing that I have noticed is that, with more experience, I have a lot more fun--and so do my students. Read More