Viola Lessons in Palmer Lake, CO

Instruments: Violin Viola

For young beginners, I use a lot of the Suzuki Method of teaching. Music games, pitch recognition and rhythms are all introduced as games during the lessons. My adults study from a combination of pieces, exercises, scales and duets. I think understanding the pieces you are playing is important so students learn how to recognize key signatures and time signatures. I have many students participate in school orchestra and youth orchestra programs so students are coached on how to prepare, how to audition and learn how to cope with nerves. Read More

Instruments: Violin Cello Viola

Well I have always thought every is different and I will always use different methods for each individual. But I usually use for beginners String Builder (Samuel Applebaum) All for strings Suzuki For intermediate I used the same books but more advanced it will be Suzuki 3 or 4 it depends of the student And advanced I will like to hear them play first and from there decide what do they need . Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola Electric Violin

I have been teaching privately for over 8 years, and taught middle school band and orchestra professionally for the past 5. I've taught students from very beginning to those auditioning for orchestras, and currently have a student in the Denver Philharmonic. I have an in depth knowledge of almost every aspect of music including composition, electronic music production, the physics of sound, music history, chamber music, and even knowledge of the rock world. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Viola

I am an experienced and patient teacher, passionate about the versatile beauty of music and all of the ways it benefits music learners. I have been a music maker for just over 20 years, with piano as my first instrument. I began playing the viola in middle school and quickly progressed into advanced orchestras both at school and throughout the city. Though I initially intended to major in music education, once at the University of Minnesota I found myself incredibly drawn to opera. Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola

I begin lessons using tradititonal method books, from Belwin String Builder to Maia Bang, to Strictly Strings. We focus on establishing foundations and building a repertoire which the student truly enjoys. Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola Fiddle

With over a decade of experience teaching, Nerea has taught music to thousands of students in private and group lessons as well as in ensembles and schools. Although Nerea has taught and continues to teach Beginner to Advanced Violin, from ages 3 - 53, her specialty is "Fiddle" music. She is highly knowledgeable in Cape Breton, Scottish, Irish, traditional Breton, Celtic and World music. She has prepared students for Trinity and ABRSM exams, taught by ear and/or sight reading, followed diverse methods requested such as Suzuki and has prepared students for countless performances. Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola Electric Violin Fiddle

I have experience with a wide-range of children and can accommodate a variety of cognitive and emotional needs. However, I do teach all ages. My youngest student was 4, and my oldest was 72. I have been teaching violin since 2017. Every student's musical journey is unique and I work with their individual strengths to help them achieve their goals. I use a classical foundation to advance a student's skills, and I use other styles of music to keep students motivated. Read More