Violin Lessons West

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Violin, Drums, Bass Guitar, Organ, Synthesizer, Banjo, Ukulele, Mandolin, Recorder

I havebeen playing, performing, and writing music for almost 20 years and have a musical resume that includes working with some of the top names in contemporary pop, rock, country, jazz, and classical music.My career has seenme perform on stages, television and radio throughout North America, and included living and working in Music City, Nashville, Tennessee. I haveachieved an Associate degree (Phi Theta Kappa) at Portland Community College, and in addition, received a Certificate of Completion for PCC's Professional Music program. Read More

Instruments: Violin, Cello, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Recorder, Euphonium, Music

I have played musical instruments since I was 11 years old when I began on the clarinet. I was that child who always wanted to play everyone else's instrument too, so when I grew up I became a music teacher so that I could learn them all. I have taught music in the elementary schools for nearly 10 years and often take private students on the side. I believe that learning to love making music is the key to success. Read More

Instruments: Violin

I am a creative and thoughtful teacher who loves working with students and sharing what I have learned. I graduated from the Chicago College of Performing Arts with a Bachelor of Music degree in Violin Performance where I was able to study with two assistant concertmasters of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. I graduated with a Master of Arts in Teaching degree from Longy School of Music of Bard College. I recently went through a certificate program in social emotional arts through UCLArts & Healing. Read More

Instruments: Violin, Viola

I used to use the Suzuki method but mostly I used formal classical method. Although, I always fit my lessons depending of each student's needs and/or requests. Personally I like the classical method because I also teach my students music theory if needed as well as historical facts to understand the music better. I have also thaught the El Sistema method from Venezuela which basically teaches students the feeling of playing music phisically. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Violin, Trombone, Saxophone, Clarinet

Nothing is more rewarding than seeing one of my students develop a passion for music. Therefore, it is important that each student progresses at his or her own pace. I encourage this by setting realistic goals for my students at each lesson. Acknowledging accomplishments helps fuel a student's desire to progress, and makes students eager to learn more. By trying to find out what truly inspires the student, I can successfully tailor my instruction to their wants and the needs. Read More