Violin Lessons in Lafayette, OR

Instruments: Piano Guitar Violin Bass Guitar

For beginning students I start with the basics of music theory, and demonstrating how this theory is used in rock n' roll, blues, and classical depending on what the student is interested. for intermediate students I aim to build upon their knowledge and help them discover more music, and build a greater understanding of music theory. For advanced students I focus on guiding their studies to a greater level through analysis of historically great pieces, the study of harmony, and how to capture and retain the emotional and mental intrigue of the audience. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Violin Cello Viola Ukulele Electric Violin Fiddle Acoustic Guitar

Each student is their own personality and I enjoy seeing how the music making unfolds with them in the process of learning. Each student gets their own unique weekly practice program based on their age and level. I am encouraging and patient teacher. I also see to it that my students get to their own goals by time. I want to make sure that my students have a firm foundation that holds when students advance further in their studies. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Violin Cello Viola Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Clarinet Drums Synthesizer Ukulele Recorder Tuba Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Oboe Bassoon English Horn Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

My philosophy for quality music education has three main parts: appreciation, practice, literacy. I braid all three of these parts into each lesson, with a student focused approach. I strongly believe that anyone at any age and abilities can learn enjoy making music. Fundamentals are important at all skill levels, as well as a mix of solo rep and working on full pieces I have the skills to be able to create any music my students want to do! Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin Viola Fiddle

Kathleen's teaching style seeks to draw out what is most interesting to students and build from there. Drawing from the Suzuki, Galamian, and Flesch methods, she encourages students to follow their interests to learn how it all fits together. She feels that the joy of learning music is contagious and looks for ways to get students plugged into local performing groups as well as helping the whole family find ways to play together. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Violin Cello Viola Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Drums Bass Guitar Synthesizer Harmonica Ukulele Recorder Electric Violin Fiddle Double Bass Euphonium French Horn Tuba Piccolo Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Oboe Bassoon English Horn Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I am a passionate music teacher with a focus on student success. I graduated from California State University, Sacramento in 2018 with a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education. I have taught music in one-on-one lessons and classroom settings with many different age students. I have been playing trombone for 15 years and love teaching it to beginners and experienced players. I am a huge music theory and composition nerd, spending my free time analyzing musical scores or doing research on why a composer composed something a certain way. Read More

Instruments: Voice Violin Viola Music

Some other positions I have held include the following: Music Theory Teacher – Portland Youth Philharmonic: Portland, OR, 2024-present Beginning Violin Teacher – Metropolitan Youth Symphony: Portland, OR, 2024- present Program Manager – Music Workshop, Portland, Oregon, 2023-2024 Applied Behavior Analyst Clinical Therapist – Behavioral Health Works, Portland, OR, 2019-2021 Director of the Revueltas Ensemble – Oregon Bravo Youth Orchestras (El Sistema): Portland, OR, 2017-2019 English Teacher – American Eagle School, Ruah Experimental Elementary School: Taipei, Taiwan, 2016-2018 Substitute Teacher – Sandusky and Perkins Public School District: Sandusky, OH, 2015-2016 Lead String Teaching Artist – Ventura Harmony Project (El Sistema): Ventura, CA, 2013-2015 Music Specialist and Teacher – Oxnard Public School District: Oxnard, CA, 2014-2015 I also obtained training and was licensed as a behavioral therapist for children with autism, and have conducted educational psychology research and published scientific articles. Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin Viola

Im a passionate and personable instructor who loves working with beginning intermediate and advanced students. In 2009, I graduated from the University of Missouri with a masters degree in music composition and a focus on music theory pedagogy. I teach piano, violin, and viola. I have conducted youth and adult choirs and a youth orchestras for over a decade. I love teaching private lessons. It allows me to tailor exercises, methods, and pieces of music to each student. Read More