Violin Lessons Northeast

Instruments: Violin, Viola, Saxophone, Clarinet

I work with each student to understand their goals, and based on this, we choose together how much and which material to work on. No matter how lofty or modest your goals, I can help you chart a course to success. I encourage students to use a variety of methods to learn music. Our work together may include movement, listening, writing, singing, composition, and improvisation. Using a variety of methods makes learning more fun, and it also helps us to learn faster and retain more information. Read More

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

With beginner students, regardless of age, I start with the Suzuki pre-twinkle exercises to build a solid foundation of technique, as well as starting ear training exercises and note reading practice. Once a student has mastered the pre-twinkle fundamentals, I move to the first two Suzuki books, and supplement with etudes tailored to the student's level and musical interests. My philosophy is that learning should be organic and enjoyable, so I do my best to introduce repetitive and uninteresting exercises only when necessary, and to make them as entertaining as possible when I do so. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Violin, Electric Violin

I teach strictly by the John Thompson Book Series, Grade 1, Grade 2, and Advanced level. I also make it a goal for the student to learn one major classical piece throughout the course of instruction: "Fur Elise" by Beethoven, or "Moonlight Sonata: 1st Movement" by Beethoven. You will learn how to sight-read and also how to notate. If you want learn how to write your music I can help with that too. Read More

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

We constantly set short and long term goals and re-evaluate what needs to be done to make those dreams a reality. I like to focus on things that the students enjoy and will help them grow as musicians. I also tend to focus a lot on proper posture and playing in a comfortable, natural way. This prevents unhealthy habits from developing early on, which can affect someone’s ability to continue playing as much as they would like in the future. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Violin, Viola

Suzuki. Russian, Europian Methods. Read More