Violin Lessons Mountain

Instruments: Violin, Viola

I begin lessons using tradititonal method books, from Belwin String Builder to Maia Bang, to Strictly Strings. We focus on establishing foundations and building a repertoire which the student truly enjoys. I have also compiled many unique studies that truly build essential abilities and allow for an interesting and unique approach. Scales, etudes, essential repertoire are covered and anything that each student wishes to learn and play for individual fulfillment, is covered. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Violin

I like to use Essential Elements for beginners, especially children. It's also helpful to use if the children are in an orchestra. I also like to work with the Suzuki method for those who are interested in doing it. It's important that I help beginners in how to get the best resonance and basic techniques to build confidence for performance or specific goal they have in mind. I also create flash cards and games to help in understanding theory and notation. Read More

Instruments: Violin, Viola, Fiddle

With Nerea's extensive experience, she is quickly able to adapt lessons to each student's learning style. She has taught music to over 4,000 students in different countries and languages and is quick to identify their strengths and weakness. She has created her own color coding method for students who are dyslexic and combines theory, ear training, visual aids, etc, to get students learning, quickly and efficiently. Open-minded and flexible, Nerea is always happy to try new methods and adapt new ideas. Read More

Instruments: Violin, Viola

For beginning students it's very important to develop their correct habits of posture, how to hold the violin, hands position, correct breathing. I moved them step by step, once the student has progressed with his technical skills, I will introduce him to the Solo repertoire according to his abilities, for his first recital concert. For the adult students, I think it's a good plan to ask them their goals, their thoughts and how much they think they will be able to practice. Read More

Instruments: Violin, Viola

The most important thing for me, is to see my students find joy in playing the violin. If they don't enjoy it, then I am not doing my job! I like to set goals for my students, and provide a reward that gets them excited about meeting that goal. I like to acknowledge my students success and progress, which is why I do different challenges and goal setting with my students. Read More