Viola Lessons South

Instruments: Violin, Viola

Through my many years of taking lessons I've encountered different techniques of teaching that I like to use with all of my students. Everyone learns differently and at different rates and I like to work with the student personally and develop a plan that I will think works best with them. I like to work to get basic fundamentals down to build a solid foundation, but I also like to include fun pieces the student can work on and play for family and friends to keep them interested in learning and excited about all the progress they are making. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Violin, Viola, Ukulele, Mandolin, Fiddle, Music

I have used a variety of books with my students, but generally start students with Hal Leonard's Essential Elements. I use a mix of books (note reading), ear training, and musical games (depending on age) in lessons. I like to offer students a variety of learning styles, in order to find the one that best suits them. I am flexible and open to requests, but I will also guide students through their learning process with the materials then should know in order to succeed. Read More

Instruments: Violin, Cello, Viola

I started playing the cello in 5th grade after attending a Middle School showcase where they showed off all their clubs to rising 6th grade students. I ran away from my mother after seeing the Cellist play and went to talk to him. She found me an hour later in the Orchestra room playing with the instrument. Like the great mother she is, she took me to a local music store and had me playing shortly afterwards. Read More

Instruments: Violin, Cello, Viola, Double Bass

My philosophy on teaching covers many bases. I teach so that the student may succeed. It does not bother me if a student desires to achieve some other goal than becoming a professional musician. When I taught public school my students had varying dreams for their future. It became clear that they needed me to inspire them and assist them in building confidence. To that end I help students get out of their own way to gain self discipline and drive. Read More

Instruments: Violin, Viola

I began teaching private violin lessons in high school and I have continued to teach ever since. While studying at NYU, I enjoyed working with public school students as a Teaching Artist through the Brooklyn Philharmonic outreach program. At the University it Miami I took pedagogy coursework and taught through the Frost School of Music’s preparatory and MusicReach programs. I’ve been an instructor with various additional community programs and a Teaching Artist with the Miami Music Project since 2015, leading ensemble classes, teaching sectionals and private lesson students. Read More