Viola Lessons Ellis County, TX

Instruments: Violin, Viola

I have a deep love for teaching and performing music. While in high school I taught students, played in several performing groups, and toured Europe with a youth orchestra composed of students from all over the United States. I earned my degree in violin performance from the University of Texas in 1981, having served several times as concertmaster of the University of Texas Symphony and taught students in the University of Texas String Project. Read More

Instruments: Voice, Violin, Viola, Fiddle

My teaching style is very patient and encouraging and I can tailor my lesson plans to suit each individual student. Although building technique and comfort are extremely important, I find that the most essential aspect of learning an instrument is to study the music that you love, and I'm definitely open to adding a bit of musical theory to every lesson if the student is interested. While the student is learning the basics, I also add pieces in different genres to the student's repertoire so that he or she can develop early familiarity with a variety of styles. Read More

Instruments: Violin, Cello, Viola

During my 15 plus years of teaching violin, I worked in a variety of class settings (public and private school as well as in private offsite lessons), using different teaching styles with a wide range of student levels (beginners to undegraduates) and ages (3 to adult). Through these experiences, I have become very flexible and improvisational in my educational approach, and am open to learn and adjust to new and uncertain work environments, perhaps more easily than most. Read More

Instruments: Violin, Viola, Recorder, Fiddle

My name is Amy P., and I teach private violin, viola, and recorder lessons to students of all ages. I have taught lessons for over five years, and I do my very best to accommodate your schedule when setting lesson dates and times. Additionally, I am a musician in the San Antonio Philharmonic, and I have performed with several other orchestras including the New World Symphony, San Antonio Symphony, Grand Teton Music Festival, Utah Symphony, Chicago Symphony, Austin Symphony, and Fort Worth Symphony. Read More

Instruments: Violin, Cello, Viola

I typically use the Applebaum String Builder method books, and supplement with solo pieces as needed. I encourage regular practice, as students who feel they are progressing and doing well tend to enjoy their instrument more. As they become more advanced, they are encouraged to start giving opinions on what they want to learn. One thing that makes my studio unique is that I don't just teach how to play an instrument, I teach my students how to practice. Read More