Viola Lessons Northeast

Instruments: Violin, Viola

I believe, that learning music should be enjoyable, rather than stressful. I  focuses not just on reading music and playing the notes, but also aural theory, playing without tension both mentally and physically, and understanding the music on an artistic and personal level. Read More

Instruments: Violin, Viola

My teaching philosophy follows the belief that musical understanding and maturity are easier to discuss once the student is able to execute a variety of technical details. I often say that technique is teaching a student how to make ten shades of blue, but musicality is deciding which shade of blue to use. Musicality can be more subjective than technique, although there are certain guidelines for each period (Baroque, Classical, Romantic, etc.). Read More

Instruments: Violin, Cello, Viola

For very beginning students, I usually start with the Suzuki Method Books and All For Strings Comprehensive String Method Books. I usually encourage my students to read music, but for the youngest students I start by playing with them and having them copy me. Once they are ready, I start teaching them basic music theory that will help them read music. For intermediate to advanced players I institute a routine of practicing scales and etudes as well as a solo piece that is appropriate for their ability level. Read More

Instruments: Violin, Viola, Electric Violin, Fiddle, Music

Hello there! I am a current VCU student in the Musical Education course of study with an interest in teaching younger and older students alike, with a focus on particularly reaching neurodivergent students. I'm currently a junior, with 10 years of viola performance and 8 years of violin performance. I've given performances both solo and chamber in the Singelton Center for the Performing Arts, along with side gigs. My work consists of one on one study with a variety of students, but I have also taken charge of classrooms of students with musical activities, composition, and performance. Read More

Instruments: Violin, Viola, Saxophone, Clarinet

I use a variety of methods depending on the needs of the student. School age children frequently are already using a lesson book and curriculum as part of their school studies, and sometimes prefer to work out of these materials. Adults and more advanced students often have very particular goals they wish to focus on, and I can help each student select materials for study that will advance that goal. Read More