Violin Lessons Northeast

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Violin, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Drums, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Electric Violin, Fiddle, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I believe in the power of the Socratic Method in which a student’s question is not greeted with a black and white answer, but rather with a line of questioning that will allow the student to arrive at the answer on their own. I have also found improvisation to be the most effective way of allowing students to express themselves and feel excited about playing. Reading music and ear training are pillars of my approach, but improvisation is where students can really find their voice. Read More

Instruments: Violin, Viola, Fiddle, Music

While I am not a Suzuki certified teacher, I like to teach absolute beginners while using the Suzuki books as a guide. When teaching in-home or in my studio I will often teach reading music and basic theory as well, when it is of interest to the student and, if applicable when it comes to children, the student's parents. When teaching online I will incorporate more learning by ear, introducing new tunes as well. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Violin, Viola

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Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Violin, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Drums, Bass Guitar, Recorder, Euphonium, French Horn, Tuba, Piccolo, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Music, Keyboard

For begining student I typically start with a book called Essential Elements. I supplement some of the things in the book with other literature and hand written exercise to help enhance learning experience. For Adults I try to find what genre and music style they would like to work on. This then allows me to plan a custom learning experience that best suits them and what they're looking to gain from the experience. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Violin, Viola

Since entering music school at the age of five, I continued my training in various institutions of Kazakhstan, Germany, and Russia, culminating twenty years later with a Masters Degree from the world-famous Saint Petersburg State Conservatory of Russia. For the last thirteen years I have been working as a private instructor of violin, viola, and guitar, conventionally as well as online, with students of all ages and all skill levels. Read More