Violin Lessons in Glendale, OH

Instruments: Piano Voice Violin Cello Viola Flute Electric Violin Fiddle Double Bass Piccolo Music Keyboard

I value my students' enjoyment of our lessons, and I try to incorporate concepts that they will look forward to learning. I am passionate about all aspects of music, including music composition, theory, and history, and I include these important subjects in my instruction. I believe that anyone has the potential to be a talented musician, regardless of age, abilities, or former experience. I have helped 5 year old students with ADHD learn to focus during instruction, and I have helped students in their 40s learn a skill they never had a chance to learn as children. Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin Viola

In May, 2020, I founded a new, primarily peer-basedmasterclass series called Project Build - Peer Masterclass Series, which has given metremendous experience teaching at a very high level of artistry and technical prowess.On the other end of the spectrum, I have also gained large amounts of additionalteaching experience by teaching through an online organization called Through the Staff, geared towards making music education moreaccessible by providing free private lessons to preparatory music students hailingfrom low-income situations. Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin Viola Music Keyboard

My teaching experience dates back to my college days, as I began teaching private lessons part time 8 years ago, and have been consistently teaching students in Cincinnati for the last 2 years. Encouraging regular practice on a consistent schedule is one of the key points I like to emphasize for younger students, as it tends to help the student progress and gain a passion for the instrument. I've also found that a combination of classical and modern music can go a long way in helping students enjoy the piano and motivate them to practice and continue to learn. Read More

Instruments: Violin

Hello! My name is Kristen and I am a classically trained violinist, teacher, and artist. My degree is in Violin performance from The Ohio State University and I taught lessons to younger children during my college years. After graduating, I moved to Japan to teach English to Japanese high schoolers. Recently moved back home, I am excited to start teaching violin again! Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Violin Viola Recorder

I move at a very quick pace, but I have my students set their own goals. While I will select the literature for the student, I want them to feel successful when they are working with me. I want students to be confident and successful, so I will do anything in my power to help them learn good technique and practice habits. Teaching students has been a rewarding experience for me, and I believe that I can make a difference in their lives.< When students are practicing, I want them to practice scales for instruments, and vocal warmups for voice before starting on the assigned work for the next lesson. Read More

Instruments: Violin

For beginning students, I usually prefer to use the Suzuki method, as this is the method I grew up on, and I prefer to teach the knowledge that I find useful in the method. However, my lessons are not solely based on my preference, as I identify individual strengths and weaknesses and target those in the sessions. Ability level also has a big role in planning the direction of the lesson, as I do not use Suzuki for advanced students. Read More