Violin Lessons in Hillsborough, NC

Instruments: Violin

Eventually, a students love for the violin will naturally lend itself to a desire for further violin instruction. Students who desire violin instruction progress the fastest. I give students the amount of instruction and new information that I believe they can handle but that will also help them progress as rapidly as possible without overloading them. Focus on technique: Over the past few years, I have been learning that there are key violin playing technique principles that many teachers and violinists do not understand. Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola

Adults are easier because they have a greater understanding of responsibilty and self control, however children learn these skills over time with propper guidance, and learning how to learn is a big part of my students' training. For all levels and ages, fun is essential. Students are encouraged to explore their preferences in music, and are given choices as they learn music in order to keep them interested and motivated. Read More

Instruments: Violin

I teach students of all ages and playing levels, and I like to emphasize the importance of learning proper technique in my lessons, as building a solid technical foundation gives you the freedom to explore your creativity without the frustration of having to overcome technical barriers on their own. Learning an instrument teaches and reinforces numerous life skills, such as self-discipline, memorization, problem solving, following directions, and self efficiency, and can also be a fantastic outlet to express yourself and explore your creativity. Read More

Instruments: Violin

I also want my students to enjoy the violin and look forward to their lessons each week as much as I do. If I ever sense that the student is becoming frustrated or isn’t practicing, I consider it my responsibility to get them back on track. Whether it be through extra encouragement, learning their favorite song, making a violin exercise into a game, or just changing up the routine a little, I do whatever I can to make them excited about the violin again. Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin

Music is my biggest passion and something I love sharing with my students. I first began taking music lessons at the age of nine and quickly took to piano. A few years later I also began studying the violin. At a young age I fell in love with music and its ability to express emotion and connect people. This is what I hope to pass on to my students. I work diligently with each of them to find the method of learning that works best for them because I desire to help cultivate their love of music. Read More