Violin Lessons in Fort Mcdowell, AZ

Instruments: Violin Electric Violin

I am passionate musician who loves to help other students achieve their own goals and dreams. I started violin at the age of 10, while picking up many other instruments along the way. I knew by the time I was 12 that this is what I wanted to do for the rest of my life, and I had an undeniable passion for music that has proven unshakable. I started out as a performing musician, both in orchestras and ensembles, as well as being a soloist. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Violin

For piano beginners I use the Faber book series. I prefer these books because it gives a mixture of theory and technique that I think is essential to learn at an early stage. For violin beginners I prefer to use the Suzuki Method books. These books are great because they get the student playing quickly, while still introducing the foundations of basic theory for reading music. Beginning guitar is a little more flexible depending on the students goals and the style they would like to learn. Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin Viola

My approach to teaching is gentle and warm while maintaining high standards of excellence for both my instruction as well as my expectations of my students. When we both strive to do our best work each lesson, we have fun and learn new things which leads to more interest and pride on the student's part. There is nothing more exciting in teaching than seeing students progress and be proud of what they have done. Read More