Violin Lessons Mountain

Instruments: Violin, Viola

I want the teaching environment to be a safe, creative space where mistakes are allowed! I believe the best way to learn is from mistakes. I want to make sure my students know that it's okay to not be perfect. We can try our best, and I will be very proud of your best work, whether thats practicing every day, or practicing only when you have the mental and physical energy. Read More

Instruments: Violin, Viola

I am a dedicated and passionate teacher who loves working with students to meet their goals. For the last 20 years music and performing has been my life. I began when I was a child studying the violin using the Suzuki method. Since that time I have had an eclectic music education and a variety of teachers that used many different pedagogical studies and theories to help me gain a well-rounded music education. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Violin, Cello, Viola

My earliest teaching experience began in high school while teaching several middle school groups for the local zone concerts. I have taught several lesson plans in the Washoe County School district and successfully completed a 14 week internship teaching orchestra at Depoali MS and McQueen HS. I have been a counselor at Lake Tahoe Music Camp for two years now and plan to complete my third and final year this summer. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Violin

It's rewarding to see a student's face light up in understanding or triumph when the music clicks. In working towards that, I help create plans and goals that the student would be able to achieve, especially with personal practice. I make sure the student can meet their long-term goals by breaking it down week by week. If there is a way to provide excitement, whether it be by finding a piece of music they really want to play or a relevant game they found, I will be sure to help support those elements in my preparations. Read More

Instruments: Violin

Students do not progress or progress very slowly when they do not have a desire to do so. Therefore, the students interests and desires are always paramount. Goals are set by the student, and together we make a plan to achieve those goals. I see myself not only as a teacher, but also a mentor. So, I strive to aid the student's progression by providing opportunities and resources. To aid in a students understanding of a piece, each section being worked on is demonstrated by myself. Read More