Violin Lessons South

Instruments: Violin

For beginning students who are children,I am using classic methods from Leopold Auer school that produced many notable virtuoso violinist like Jascha Heifetz,Mischa Elman,Nathan Milstein.Once the student has progressed to have a grasp of the fundamentals,I will begin to introduce solo repertoire appropriate for their first recital performance.For adults,I try to find out what the student is interested in,and guide my instruction accordingly to keep the lessons engaging and fun,no matter their ability level Read More

Instruments: Violin

On a first lesson, i will assess where you or your student is in terms of playing ability, based on that we can decide what comes next. Typically, if a student is brand new we will start with learning the basics of the violin and reading music using various excerpts and hands on experience. Then once some of the basics are acquired we will begin with primarily Suzuki method books as well as anything else the student may have the want to study such a piece or solo for school. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Violin, Viola

I'm always looking for new methods of teaching in order to encourage a rapid and continued development of music skills. My goal is to make the students to play their first song right from the first lesson. First I teach them how to play the instrument and then the music theory. Yes you read well, first the kids start playing, and once they are happy and encourage you introduce the theory and technic studies. Read More

Instruments: Violin, Fiddle

Hi! I’m Mallory Phillips, and I’m a violinist and teacher based in North Carolina. I have a Master’s degree in Violin Performance from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and a Bachelor’s degree from Converse College, where I graduated summa cum laude. Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to perform with a number of orchestras, including the North Carolina Symphony, Winston-Salem Symphony, Greensboro Symphony, and the Spartanburg Philharmonic, where I also appeared as a soloist. Read More

Instruments: Violin, Viola

While keeping the fingers down and close to the fingerboard, the student may gradually build up the tempo using a variety of different bowings and rhythmic groupings. I strongly encourage students to balance their practice by studying scores, reading books and articles about music and other subjects, and attending concerts, master classes and lessons from their peers. I also strongly encourage the study and participation in orchestras and chamber ensembles. Read More