Violin Lessons in Glendale, AZ

Instruments: Violin Electric Violin

No matter what, I always try to end the lesson with something good, because I find the last few minutes of the lesson are what the student takes home with them. If they take home something negative, it is less likely that they will feel the desire to play or practice or look forward to the next lesson. Whereas if they leave with a feeling of accomplishment or improvement, I find more beneficial effects take place throughout the week and during the next lesson. Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin Viola

I began teaching private lesson while in high school. It was during that time that I developed a love and passion for teaching music. Over the years, I have learned that each student is unique in how they learn and what they need. So I like to help each student learn in ways that are meaningful for them. Usually that means I take slightly different approach to teaching concepts to each student. Read More

Instruments: Violin Music

I have served as the Teaching Assistant for Eliot Chapo, former Concertmaster of the New York Philharmonic and also Stephanie Sant’Ambrogio, former 1st Assistant Principal 2nd of the Cleveland Orchestra. During those years, I taught college undergraduate Violin and also coached orchestra sectionals. I maintained a private studio of highly motivated violin students, consistently achieving 100% entrance rate into the Reno Philharmonic Youth Orchestra. My students also won 1st and 2nd Prizes at the Reno Philharmonic Concerto Competition. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Violin

I am a fun loving and patient instructor who enjoys seeing my passion for music spread to different people. In 2012 I earned a Bachelors in Psychology with a minor in music from Northern Arizona University, and went on to complete a Masters degree in Music Therapy from Arizona State University. I have experience performing in academic orchestras, choirs, and guitar ensembles, as well as with song writing and performing in local bands. Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin

Nothing is more rewarding than seeing one of my students develop a passion for music! Therefore, it's important that each student progresses at his or her own pace with the encouragement of the teacher to encourage their musical goals with a consistent desire to progress. No two teachers teach in the same way, just as no two students will learn in the same way. A teachers style is based on their educational philosophy. Read More