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Instruments: Violin Cello Viola
I teach the basics using a combination of methods, customizing lessons to each student's skill level, ability level, and interest (classical/folk/modern). For beginning students I suggest using the Suzuki Method, or Hal Leonard's Essential Elements. Once each student is ready to move beyond the fundamentals, I find exercises and solos to best fit and improve their skill level for recital performances, competitions, strings class/orchestra, or other activities. Read More
Instruments: Piano Violin Clarinet Keyboard
My teaching experience goes way back to when I was a senior in high school. I was the assistant band teacher. I was leading band and sectionals in almost every instruments since I played 20 instruments. I end up volunteering for two years while I was in college and taught beginning band for freshmens in my high school. At the same time, I was teaching private lessons part-time. I have been teaching private and group lessons for more than 20 years. Read More
Instruments: Violin
My teaching as well as tutoring experience dates back to when I first commenced playing the violin. I was encouraged to tutor other classmates and friends who were having difficulty on the violin, as well as viola. My greatest accomplishment from tutoring was named, "Most Valuable Player" by my orchestra teacher my graduating year in 2019. I always had a passion in helping others and using my passion of music to help others is most desired. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Violin Cello Viola Drums Bass Guitar Ukulele Recorder Double Bass Music Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar
Following a long, fun and successful 20+ year career as a pro musician, I became a full-time music teacher. I was the founding music teacher at St. Benedict's Episcopal school in Smyrna, GA where I taught music K-8 for seven years. Then I joined The SAE School in Mableton, GA, where for the past three years I have taught K-12 music, creating a new middle school orchestra and high school Project Based Learning curriculum for music. Read More
Instruments: Violin Viola Music
I have more than 30 years teaching violin , I am passionate, ongoing and easy way person , but I like overall do a very Good job teaching my students .I am a Cuban musician , and that is the reason I can teach you Salsa, son and different caribbeans styles.I have been playing in a Symphony Orchestra for more than 30 years too, and 20 as a CONCERMASTER.As a soloist I played the most difficult pieces in my performances, in Cuba, Spain, Brasil, Austria, etc.I love learning FIDDLE!!! and the OLD STYLE of american music. Read More
Instruments: Piano Violin Cello Viola Flute Ukulele Electric Violin Fiddle Double Bass Music Keyboard
For beginner strings I use several method books (elementary and 6th students can come with prescribed method books from their public school teacher) such as Essential Elements, Orchestra Expressions, String Essentials. If parents would like to use solo books, I use Suzuki Method Books (not necessarily the method of only learning by ear) in conjunction with note reading workbooks. As they age I use other method books (violin, viola, cello. double bass) such as Wohlfahrt, Mazas, Kreutzer, Flesch, Schradieck, Dont, Bach Sonatas and Partitas, Rick Mooney's shifting and thump position book series, Klengel, Bach Cello Suites, Popper, PIatti, Smandl Method, Fischer, and of course as they advance any standard sonatas and concerti, such as Mozart 5 in AM, Mendelssohn in em, Hadyn Concerto in CM, anything from the Baroque, classical, and romantic era. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice Violin Cello Viola Mandolin Electric Violin Fiddle Music Keyboard
Teaching for 12 years and playing for 18 years has really inspired me to cater to every age, and the student’s personal goals and their particular culture as there are no limitations to my style. I have experience creating music programs for church ministries, learning centers, music academies and more. My programs offer growth within child development skills as an individual as well as a group setting, helping the student to be more confident at a young age and continue to grow as well for adults, give challenges to the student, fun games for memorization of music and to enjoy the lessons, and most importantly how to share their gift with family and friends while going through performing etiquette training. Read More
Instruments: Piano Violin Viola Fiddle Music Keyboard
When did you decide to become a professional musician? Was it a gradual decision or was there a defining moment for you?
When I was 12 years old my teacher at the time held a mini competition for us. We were all going to see a concert filled with music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. She asked us to find out as much as we could about him...and being quite competitive I spent the entire week scouring the internet for any interesting details I could find! I listened to so much of his music, and I just remember being in awe. I was so inspired by him, and that was when I decided that if he could do it then I wanted to devote my life to music too. I have been absolutely hooked ever since!
If you weren't a musician what do you think you'd be doing instead?
I absolutely love psychology and figuring out how peoples' minds work. In fact, that's one of the things I love so much about teaching. Figuring out how someone learns most effectively and brainstorming fun solutions to those problems together is so much fun!
If you have a Music Degree, what is it in (Performance, Education, Musicology, Theory, Composition, etc) and why did you choose that degree?
I have a degree in violin performance. I chose performance because to me there is nothing like the exhilarating rush I get from being onstage. It offers a unique way of connecting with people and telling a story. I love pouring my heart into a performance, entering into a world all my own, and bringing others into that experience.
What is your dream piece to perform and why?
The famous Meditation from the opera Thais by Jules Massenet is probably my favorite thing to play. It's melancholic yet hopeful in such a beautifully pure way. It's the story of a sinner named Thais coming to repentance. It depicts her journey from sin to the inner turmoil she experiences as she discovers the truth, her confusion and anguish as she reflects on her life, and her ultimate redemption. It is beautifully written, and originally features a solo violin. I absolutely adore the journey of emotions we go on along with Thais. The peace she feels at the end is so evident and brings out a sense of hope and joy for the listener.
What does a normal practice session look like for you?
I really emphasize playing in a comfortable relaxed, natural way, so the beginning of my practice sessions are always the absolute basics. I like to pay attention to every single movement and make sure there is no tension anywhere. I focus on getting my arms, hands, and fingers moving the way they should. I also check in with my back and shoulders to make sure there is no tension there. Once I am confident my form is working smoothly, I like to do some long, slow bows. I focus on breathing and drawing the sound out of my violin. Next I like to check my hand frame and get my intonation working well. There are a number of different exercises I do for the bow, bow hand, and left hand, whatever I feel is weakest that day is what I focus in on. Next I like to do my scale and arpeggio routine, and add some double stops. After that I most often concentrate on some etudes like Rhode, Kreutzer, Schradiak, or Sevcik. I like to fit in some solo Bach and Paganini into my practice routine as well. After that I typically do some exercises that focus in on problem areas for the repertoire I am working on, and then I go to the repertoire itself. I also like to reserve some time to work on music for any upcoming chamber or orchestra concerts. Throughout my practice sessions, it's important to me to take lots of breaks, make sure I am not playing with any tension, and be sure that I am focusing on staying relaxed and playing with proper technique. I like to keep track of what I'm practicing. Before I begin I usually jot down some goals and some things I want to get through for that practice session. I find it helps me stay focused and keeps me on task. Of course, every practice session is different depending on the amount of time I have and what is going on at the time, but when I do a full practice routine these are the sorts of things that I usually focus on.
Why did you choose your primary instrument?
When I was 9 years old I heard family friends playing violin. I absolutely fell in love with the sound...and the rest is history! Although I have also played other instruments, violin will always have a very special place in my heart.
What musical accomplishments are you most proud of?
Watching my students perform Frozen, Jr. while teaching elementary school! I was absolutely bursting with pride watching them succeed onstage in front of their family, friends, and teachers. I remembered all the hard work they had done to get them to that point, and was so proud of all the progress they made to get them to that point. During one performance in particular, multiple illnesses and some very bad news left several young actors stricken and extremely upset. Yet somehow they all worked together, took "the show must go on!" to heart, and poured their hearts into the second act. Later people told me they didn't even realize anything was wrong. Considering the number and magnitude of the things that were completely out of their control going wrong, their feat was nothing short of extraordinary, and it made me so incredibly proud of them to see how they were able to work together to overcome adversity in that way, set it all aside as they walked onstage, and just give an outstanding performance. I would say that is hands down my favorite memory of teaching at that school. Even though the accomplishment was theirs, that night my "teacher heart" was a little extra full.
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Rachel
My child asked for a Violin for Christmas and wants to learn to play. I want her to try lessons to be sure she will focus and have a desire to learn and play well.
Sonja
Looking for an intro violin lesson for my 7 year old son. We do not have access to a violin at this time. Would like to discuss options- would rent if needed.
Ariel
I'm 49 and want to learn to Play Violin, on a casual way, I dont want to learn to read music at this time, only to be able to play some melodies by heart ot by ear.