Viola Lessons Southwest

Instruments: Violin, Viola

I have participated in many Orchestral Music Festivals and Institutes such as Aspen Music Festival, Round Top Music Festival, and the Methow Valley Music Festival to name a few! In addition, I have performed for many famous names in the classical music world such as Renee Fleming, Simone Porter, Nikolai Lugansky, and more. I am both delighted and excited to teach others about the world of music and how to perform and share their own gifts of music with their audiences. Read More

Instruments: Violin, Cello, Viola

I started playing violin at the age of 4, and started teaching at 17. In 2003, I started playing viola, and in 2005, I started learning cello. In 2010, I graduated from Stetson University with a Bachelor of Music degree with electives in Psychology. I have played as the Associate Principle Second Violin in the Orange County Symphony since 2011. I love teaching because I love to help people, and I love to share my joy of stringed instruments. Read More

Instruments: Violin, Viola

It all starts from fundamentals such as having good posture, listening to correct intonations, and learning bow technique. I believe the more students play scales and etudes such as Kayser, Wolfhart, Kreutzer,and Suzuki, the better they would become as a musicians in the future. As the students master the basics and get to know their violins, we'll move on to more advanced topics such as music theory and music history giving them all the knowledge needed to play complex pieces within just a few years of holding their violins for the first time. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Violin, Viola, Ukulele, Fiddle, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

For violin I usually use Suzuki Method and will introduce etudes like Wohlfahrt or Kreutzer. I also have fun with Christmas music, pop and fiddle. If they are young children aged 4-6, I will use the "I Can Read Music" by Joanne Martin. For guitar I use a variety of different classical method and etude books. In addition, I will introduce different genres according to what each student wants to learn, for example, rock, pop, worship, etc. Read More

Instruments: Violin, Cello, Viola

I began teaching in 2009, with private students. The following year, I began working with non-profit organization, for two years, that brought music to at-risk and underprivileged children. After working with them, I began working with the Baton Rouge Arts Council, bringing music and music appreciation to elementary school class rooms for children and schools that did not have a music teacher, on staff. I currently have a studio of private students, as well as students that I teach in a group. Read More