Violin Lessons South

Instruments: Piano, Violin, Viola

I began taking violin and piano around the age of 9 years. I continued studying through private lessons. Later I studied at the Hartt School of Music, University of Hartford. I have played in numerous ensembles including the Colchester Civic Orchestra (concertmaster), Hartt Early Music Ensemble, Hartt Chamber, Chapel Hill Philharmonia, Chapel Hill Chamber Players, White Iris Light pera Orchestra and Good Shepherd Chamber Players. I am currently violinist in the Southcoast Symphony Orchestra and also in the violin-guitar Jazz duo Tesoro which plays throughout the Southeast United States. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Violin, Viola, Music, Classical Guitar

The reward of teaching is seeing a student progress and gain the skills needed to propel themselves forward musically. I work hard to help students develop and cultivate their passion for music and playing music well for others. Nothing is more important in music than finding love and joy for playing one's instrument. Through setting consistent goals and acknowledging a student's accomplishments I help fuel a student's motivation to play through steady progress. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Violin, Viola, Fiddle

My number 1 goal as an instructor is to assess the needs and goals of the student, and to assist the student in reaching these goals while fostering a fun environment. Nothing is more important than finding your own personal passion, and making sure that your pursuit of your goals remains an enjoyable process. I know that studying music takes years of dedication and steady practice, so I work hard to find songs and styles that suit the student. Read More

Instruments: Violin, Bass Guitar

Typically for beginning students, I like to introduce students to basic theory such as reading music and understanding chord structure. My teaching styles for bass and violin vary widely. For violin students, I typically like to focus on developing their technique so that they are able to have a good foundation for playing in the future. For bass students, I like to focus on developing their ear early on so that they are able to be very versatile in their playing and be able to adapt to the genre they are playing. Read More

Instruments: Violin

Teaching should be tailored to the needs of the student and there are not two students that learn in the same way. Each student progresses in a different way and has different strengths. I listen to the student needs and work with them creating fun ways to learn and that keep them motivated. Students in my classes express they are having fun. I also transferred my love for music to the students sharing about concerts, recitals, and my own musical experiences and how I overcame difficulties to keep them motivated. Read More