Violin Lessons Southwest

Instruments: Violin

I have been teaching violin for the past four years. I took on my first student as a freshman in high school. Since then I have taught many students violin. Some of my students have been as young as 8 years old while others have been as old as 43. I have taught both beginners and well seasoned students. Some of my students have successfully been placed in regional and state orchestras and are preparing music for competitions. Read More

Instruments: Violin, Viola

For beginning students who are children, I usually start with Leonards Essential Elements. Once my student understands the fundamentals I will begin to introduce scales, etudes, and solo pieces that are appropriate for their level. I also love to throw in a fun piece (a favorite song or something from the radio) at the end of my lessons. For adults, I try to find out what the student is interested in and focus on those areas. Read More

Instruments: Violin

British/Canadian violinist, Freya C, combines a busy and varied performance schedule as a soloist, chamber musician and collaborative artist. She regularly performs in venues across the UK, which have included appearances at Royal Festival Hall, Cadogan Hall and Queen Elizabeth Hall, as well as throughout Europe, in such concert halls as the Festspielhaus (Salzburg), Herculessaal (Munich), Sendesaal (Bremen) and Brucknerhaus (Linz). She has appeared as a concerto soloist on a number of occasions and has given many performances at the Edinburgh Fringe, Aldeburgh, Brighton Fringe and Salzburg Kammermusik Festivals. Read More

Instruments: Violin, Electric Violin, Fiddle

Due to my training in the Suzuki Violin Method, I often start my beginner students with Suzuki Book 1. However, I supplement this music with exercises found in other method books, as well as fun games and activities that help my younger students learn more about the violin. I believe that they should start learning to read music early on in their education, and will provide games and flashcards that the student can use in order to help develop this skill. Read More

Instruments: Violin, Viola

Regardless of the age, I have always felt that every student can make music. Music is a gift for all people and is continuously finding new methods of delivery every day! As a teacher, I adapt to the learning pace of every student I take on as no student is the same as the other. From the beginning of our lessons, I focus on bolstering the weaknesses of the students and polishing the strengths and skills the student already possesses. Read More