Viola Lessons Chester County, PA

Instruments: Violin, Viola, Music

Repertoire and studies are chosen based on the student's specific needs and goals. I use the following method books: Applied Violin Methods Books Bang, Maia – Maia Bang Violin Method Barber, Barbara – Solos for Young Violinists Dounis, Demetrius Constantine – The Dounis Collection Galamian, Ivan – Contemporary Violin Technique Sassmannshaus, Kurt – Early Start on the Violin Ševčík, Otakar – Violin Studies Suzuki, Shinichi – Suzuki Violin Method Voronyansky, Victoria – Start Right Series for Violin Applied Viola Method Books Barber, Barbara – Solos for Young Violists Dounis, Demetrius Constantine – The Dounis Collection (Adapted for Viola) Olson, Karen – The Galamian Scale System Adapted for Viola Sassmannshaus, Kurt – Early Start on the Viola Schradieck, Henry – School of Viola Technique Ševčík, Otakar – Viola Studies Suzuki, Shinichi – Suzuki Viola Method Voronyansky, Victoria – Start Right Series for Viola Read More

Instruments: Violin, Viola

I first began teaching in high school, where I would tutor the younger middle school students. As my education progressed, so did my teaching experience. I attended American University, where I received my bachelor's degree in music performance, and then continued to study at Northwestern University, where I received my master's degree. After graduating, I started working at an El Sistema inspired program, called Sistema Ravinia in Chicago, where I was one of the first teachers. Read More

Instruments: Violin, Cello, Viola

I am a positive, patient and constructive teacher.  I give my students 100% of my attention during their lessons.  I work with students to develop correct posture and positions, strong technique, ability to read music, include music theory and music history as appropriate and work with students to play with musicality and develop their own passion for music.  I work with students at their own pace and where the students are at. Read More

Instruments: Violin, Viola

I'm a passionate and motivated instructor who loves working with students and sharing my love of music. 2013, I graduated from the University of Arizona with a Bachelor of Music in Viola Performance and am currently a graduate student at Temple University. I have had many opportunities to perform as well as study all over the world. When I was 18, I traveled to China for further study at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music. Read More

Instruments: Violin, Cello, Viola

My teaching experience dates back to my college days, as I began teaching private lessons part time 8 years ago, and have been consistently teaching students in various studios since then. Encouraging regular practice on a consistent schedule is one of the key points I like to emphasize for younger students, as it tends to help the student progress and gain a passion for the instrument. I've also found that a combination of classical and modern music can go a long way in helping students enjoy the piano and motivate them to practice and continue to learn. Read More