Violin Lessons in High Shoals, NC

Instruments: Violin Viola

I am a thoughtful, enthusiastic violin teacher who loves working with students of all ages and levels. In 2017, I graduated from Purchase Conservatory in Westchester, New York with a Master of Music in Violin Performance. Performing all over the world has made me extremely grateful for my ability to be a freelance musician and teacher; I have toured throughout China and France and while living in New York City performed at Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center with various string ensembles. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Violin Cello Viola Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Drums Synthesizer Recorder Euphonium French Horn Tuba Piccolo Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Oboe Bassoon Keyboard Djembe

My teaching experience dates back to high school. I was a student leader in the marching band, serving as the woodwind captain for the marching band and the senior student conductor for the concert bands. With these positions, I was able to tutor peers and work on expanding my knowledge of teaching music. Once I graduated, I continued to be employed as the clarinet technician for the marching band at my high school for the next 4 years. Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola

As a believer in the "magic" of positive reinforcement, I don't see any other way in encouraging my students to make progress. During a lesson, we first review material that was assigned to practice from the previous lesson. Clear instruction on how to make progress is given, as well as practice goals for the next lesson. Then, it's time for new material! At the end of each lesson, we write down practice goals in a notebook the student keeps. Read More