Viola Lessons Westchester County, NY

Instruments: Violin, Viola, Electric Violin, Fiddle

I began teaching while still in high school and have maintained a small private studio consistently since. I encourage consistency with practicing and performing in multiple groups for experience. I have a Bachelor's of Music in Violin Performance from Eastern Michigan University, and have been studying violin and playing independently for twenty years. After working in a well known strings store for three years in college I have an extensive knowledge of different music literature and teaching methodology. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Violin, Cello, Viola

I'm a passionate and dedicated teacher who loves working with students and sharing my love of music. I began studying cello, violin, and piano in Kiev, Ukraine and continued my music education when I moved to the USA. I received a Bachelor's degree in Cello Performance from Central Washington University and a Masters degree in Cello Performance from Rice University. I have performed as an Assistant Principal in several orchestras in Washington State and have appeared as a soloist with Spokane Symphony and Olympia Symphony. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Voice, Violin, Cello, Viola, Electric Violin, Fiddle, Double Bass, Keyboard

I am a dedicated and passionate teacher who loves working with children of all ages! I have a Bachelor's Degree in Music Education with a Minor in Violin performance from Concordia College and a Master's Degree in Specialized K-12 teaching from Capella University. My main instrument is the violin, however I am well versed on teaching all string instruments and also teach beginner and intermediate piano. Growing up I was lucky to have very strict private teachers from Russia for both the violin and piano. Read More

Instruments: Violin, Viola

Before anything, I find out what the goal of the lesson is. I always want to know what the students want, so I can plan around them. The lesson will always be about the student! After discussing the goal of the lesson, we will find repertoire, etudes, or other materials that either benefit the student technically, or will simply be enjoyable to the student. Since the goal of the student can either be anything, including playing professional recitals, or simply playing a Taylor Swift song from the radio, my priority will be that the student is enjoying their craft. Read More

Instruments: Violin, Viola, Electric Violin, Fiddle, Acoustic Guitar

Some discipline is needed to gain the understanding necessary to reach any level of freedom. In the early stages of a musical program I rely on parental involvement. We may not force our children to practice but repetition is key and encouragement is necessary. Violin is not an easy instrument. It takes a lot of focus but focus has great benefits outside of musical education, such as personal development or improvement of grades in school. Read More