Violin Lessons Northeast

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Violin, Cello, Viola

I am a performer, and also a music historian. I try to teach my students the aspects of performing, and technique, as well as the history and culture of themusic they will learn. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Violin, Saxophone, Bassoon

Hey! I am a performer, and I love to find various ways to perform as a musician, actor, comedian, and teacher/tutor/mentor. I love to connect and communicate with audiences and/or students through my voice, my jokes, or my instruments. I graduated from Rutgers University in 2012 with a bachelors in Psychology and Theater Arts, and spent much of my time performing on stage in musicals and plays. I proudly identify as a "jack of all trades" and am constantly using the various mediums of performing to learn, connect, feel, and gain the opportunity to experience something new. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Violin, Viola, Fiddle, Music, Keyboard

During lessons, I am always looking for progress rather than absolute perfection. If I can see that a student is trying, learning from their mistakes, actively thinking about the music we are playing, and is enjoying the journey, I will consider lessons a success. Thank you for taking the time to read my profile! If you are interested in studying with me, or if you have any other questions, please reach out to me here or via email (carynsviolin@gmail.com). Read More

Instruments: Violin, Viola

My primary objective is to always focus my lessons around student's wants and needs, whether it is technique, training in music theory, or in basic fundamentals . Read More

Instruments: Violin, Viola, Electric Violin, Fiddle

I cater the lessons towards the individual needs of the students.  For beginning students 6 years old and under, I prefer to use Shirley Givens' books, "Adventures In Violinland", along with Suzuki materials through rote memorization.  When the student is 5 or 6 years old or older, I like to use Suzuki materials but supplement with note reading right away.  Also, I love it when a student brings a specific piece of music in that they would like to play, whether it is from the classical repertoire, or jazz, pop, etc. Read More