Violin Lessons Mountain

Instruments: Violin, Viola

When first taking private viola lessons I studied Wohfahrt Etudes. Playing 1-2 level appropriate pieces is a great amount. Repertoire from the Suzuki books are fundamental stepping stones into becoming a better musician. I always enjoyed when I got to play a piece that I chose out myself, so I want to allow my students to find a piece of music on their own that they would love to play. Read More

Instruments: Violin, Viola, Electric Violin

My main focus with string instruments is sound development - how to use the bow properly and get a beautiful sound from the instrument first and foremost. I typically use Sound Innovations for Strings for beginning students, and start supplementing with different repertoire as we get further into lessons. For beginning students, we start with a proper hold, left hand set up, and only after that do we get to using the bow so we can focus on getting the best sound possible out of the instrument. Read More

Instruments: Violin, Cello, Viola

I teach public middle school orchestra and I love it. My students achieve high scores at competitions every year. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Violin, Keyboard

I approach piano and violin instruction from a foundational, constructive perspective, combined with building rapport and reciprocal clarifying communications. Essentially this means that the student and I interact to build understanding by using the familiar to grasp the unfamiliar. An example is: When teaching hand position, I use the natural position the student already has when the hand is relaxed to build the hand playing position. The student is encouraged to ask questions, to feel free to make mistakes in order to take the risks necessary for true understanding and growth, and to engage in productive discussion leading to personal clarity with regard to their playing. Read More

Instruments: Violin

While attending BYU, I conducted the BYU University Orchestra, BYU University String Orchestra, as well as BYU's production of Humperdinck's opera Hnsel und Gretel. Additionally, I collaborated, as conductor, with the composers and performers of the BYU Studio Orchestra. Together, we have been responsible for the scores of BYU film and creative art student projects, including films, documentaries and video games. I am currently obtaining his Doctorate of Musical Arts in Orchestral Conducting with a secondary emphasis in Violin Pedagogy from the University of Utah where I study primarily with Dr. Read More