Viola Lessons Southwest

Instruments: Violin, Viola, Electric Violin

I was born into a family of musicians where he inherits its largest and most valuable musical influence; disciple from his teacher Ismael Vasquez former student from Ivan Galamian (Russian and French school of violin technique) and later on with Joen Vasquez former student of Margaret Pardee from The Juilliard School in the US and Bruno Giuranna in Italy. -Methods: -Galamian -Mogill scales -Carl Flesch scale system -Repertoire for Violin/Viola . Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Violin, Viola, Bass Guitar, Harmonica, Mandolin, Electric Violin, Fiddle, Double Bass

My teaching experience spans 6 years. I've taught all ages, so I'm comfortable with everybodys learning pace. In college I studied under the Latin Grammy award winning La Catrina Quartet, and I hope to pass down the knowledge I gain from that experience to my students. With my students, I take them step by step through were they are as a musician, to were they need to be. My experience working in ensembles will also expand my students ability to play in groups of all sizes (which will often happen). Read More

Instruments: Violin, Viola, Recorder, Fiddle

For beginning students, I start by teaching them how to hold the instrument. Violinists and violists would learn how to pluck, and a beginning recorder student would learn how to blow air correctly into the instrument. I also teach all students correct left hand position. If students do not know how to read music, I teach them how to read the notes using words and phrases they would remember (ex. Read More

Instruments: Violin, Cello, Viola, Double Bass, Music

As a beginning student who is starting from "scratch" I use the "Strictly Strings". book 1 for the basic instruction. As the student progresses I will add sheet music or may have a book the student can borrow. I will ask the parent to by a book on occasion especially if the child has a particular interest that would benefit from it, There is a wide variety of materials that a well suited for private lessons, but I have used the Strictly Strings" series of books and collaborative materials. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Violin, Viola, Drums

Fun and engaging! Andy tried to find the musical interests of each student to keep them practicing and wanting to learn more. Andy uses method books, but also sheet music of the student's favorite songs to balance technique with enjoyment. Andy is well versed in all styles of music in addition to theory, ear training and improvisation, giving his students a well rounded experience with music. Read More