Violin Lessons Mountain

Instruments: Violin, Viola

I hold four degrees in violin performance and have been teaching for nineteen years. I have worked with students ages 2-adult. I have trained students to be professional violinists and worked with countless beginners and amateurs. I enjoy working with all ages and levels. I teach a mixture of Traditional and Suzuki Methods. I introduce note reading at the beginning of lessons even with young children. I often work from several books at a time focusing on pieces, scales and etudes. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Violin

I studied piano and violin during elementary, middle and high school, playing with the Metropolitan Youth Orchestra in the 70's. In college I pursued voice and violin and studied music theory, history of opera, orchestra, chorus. I was interested in acting and musical theatre and did further studies at MacPhail School of Music. (Minneapolis, Minnesota). I performed in night clubs, for weddings, churches and conferences over the years. Eventually, I sang and wrote songs on guitar and performed for many New Thought churches from 1980s - 2000's. Read More

Instruments: Violin, Viola

It depends! Everyone is different and Melissa’s goal is to tailor each student’s lesson depending on what work’s for the student, learning retention, and most important, having passion. When it comes to strings instruments such as the violin and viola, the common teaching methods would be Essential Elements book and/or Suzuki books. Everyone is different therefore not everyone is going to be taught the same way or follow the same pace. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Violin

I meet the student where they are. I am flexible in my style when teaching and if something isn't clicking or working, I try something else. I believe that my student and I are a team! I strive to make learning this very difficult instrument fun and enjoyable. I provide recordings and videos, practice charts and other practice aids to build a platform for the most success. My students send me recordings of their practice assignments between lessons to receive feedback. Read More

Instruments: Violin, Viola

My philosophy of teaching is that it needs to come from a place of love and patience. I am not a drill sergeant and believe that such teaching is counterproductive to the progression of the individual musician. I believe that each person progresses at their own pace and time. I am here to help my students meet their own goals. I do this by teaching to the specific needs of each student. Read More