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Instruments: Violin, Viola
Melissa’s goal is to help each student reach their full potential. She cares about excellent music making and interested in the character developed by striving for musical excellence. Melissa believes every human has an inherent love for music and a musical voice they need to express. This is why Melissa finds great fulfillment in helping students of all levels and ages realize their musical dreams through classical music lessons. Read More
Instruments: Piano, Violin
I use the Suzuki method for violin and the Alfred curriculum for piano. The Suzuki Method really focuses on the ability to train the ear first before reading music. I believe it is important to teach music reading skills as well as playing by ear. My hope is to guide students early on and teach good technique from the start so that they will not have to change bad habits later on. 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, Guitar, Voice, Violin, Fiddle, Music
Almost all of my experience as a musician has been as a performer of music and as a student of music. The process of collaborative music making at heart is teaching and learning. I enjoy learning my part, and take responsibility for guiding others when appropriate, with the goal of a good experience and stirring performance. I have had only a few private paying music students, and I have not taught music in a classroom setting. Read More
Instruments: Guitar, Violin, Bass Guitar, Mandolin, Electric Violin, Fiddle, Double Bass, Music, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar
I provide individualized instruction with a theoretical focus. I want students to understand the music that they play. I view music as a language and believe in the importance of being able to manipulate it to convey a message to the listener. I allow students to choose the songs they learn and couple them with technical exercises to improve dexterity and familiarity with the instrument. I believe in a "do no harm" philosophy, where my primary goal is to have students enjoy music on their instrument without being overly burdened with "homework" and "practice." Read More
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