Vishnu H  
Instruments: Violin
Styles: Classical

Teaching for me really became serious in 2018. I started with teaching in my own home and did go to the houses of my students as well for a short time. I do my best to give my students a good practice regimen that they can use to practice everyday, while also providing them tips to practice the pieces that they are trying to put together on their own. I feel that teaching this way, the student builds confidence and the ability to tackle any particular technique or aspect of music. I do my best to make teaching as fun of an experience as possible, as I feel like music without character can often be boring. If the student does not feel like they are having fun, then I could improve the way that I teach.

Assuming that the student is starting from scratch, I start by directing them how to hold the bow and explaining all the different parts of the bow and their purpose. I then move over to the violin and do the same. I first start with showing them a good bow hold as I feel like a proper bow hold is a very important key to making a great sound. I will also take the time to explain the role of the fingers and show how it is the foundation to all the bow technique they are going to learn. After explaining that, I will move over to the violin, showing them the proper way to hold the violin and how to have good posture. I feel our posture is very important for projection purposes because as violinists we want our sound to travel as much as possible.