William S
Instruments: Violin, Viola, Electric Violin
Styles: Classical, Jazz, Folk, Musical Theater, Opera, Showtunes
William S
Instruments: Violin, Viola, Electric Violin
Styles:
Classical, Jazz, Folk, Musical Theater, Opera, Showtunes
Where I Teach:
Ages Taught: 10-80
University of Central Arkansas
2012 - University of Central Arkansas Outstanding String Player
I am a violinist and violist living in Boston, Massachusetts. In 2012, I graduated from the University of Central Arkansas with a Bachelor of Music degree in Performance. Since then, I have been teaching professionally and privately and I have worked with students of all ages and skill levels. As a performer, I have worked with several professional symphonies in Arkansas, Texas, and Massachusetts. My primary musical interests are the violin and viola, but I am also interested in other things like guitar, banjo, and beat making.
My first experience teaching was during my undergraduate studies, when I worked for the university’s community music school. That experience helped me learn the basics of working with other students. After graduating, I began teaching more professionally in various institutes while continuing to improve my skills as an educator. I was asked back to be a chamber music coach at my university and then received a job at a music institute which helped me grow even more. Now I live in and work in Boston for a very nice organization that provides me resources to grow as a teacher even more.
When working with beginner students, we focus on the basics and fundamentals until they are rock solid. Most students use Suzuki or Essential Elements or some similar method book. After the initial stages, we start working through more technical studies, etudes, and keep adding to the repertoire. For more advanced students, I think it’s important to provide sufficient materials to continue improving and pushing their technique and repertoire to prepare for potential auditions, concerts, or gigs.
As a teacher, I think it is important to help students find their own ways of expression and exploring an instrument. While I think it is important to follow well-known method books and studies to build a good, solid foundation, I also enjoy helping students discover and learn music they personally connect to. In addition to classical repertoire, my former and current students have learned songs from their favorite artists, shows, movies, anime, or video games. I think having a combination of classical training and a set of unique musical interests help make students more well-rounded.
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