Violin Lessons in Smithfield, NC

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I attended Converse on the Paddison Music Scholarship, a full comprehensive scholarship, and I graduated summa cum laude and received the Distinction in Performance, an honor given to one music student that is awarded unanimously by the music faculty. I regularly play as a section violinist in the North Carolina Symphony and have previously been a section violinist with the Winston-Salem Symphony, Greensboro Symphony, a substitute violinist for the Charlotte Symphony, and was the Principal Second Violin of the Spartanburg Philharmonic Orchestra for the 2014-15 and 2015-16 seasons. Read More

Instruments: Violin

Therefore, with the firm foundation with which I equip each of my students, they have the tools they need to one day pass on to others their skills and knowledge. Therefore, I take the opportunity of teaching you or your child very seriously because, not only are you important, but the next generation of violinists is too. I also want my students to learn the valuable development skills and character qualities that can be acquired while learning the violin. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Violin Viola Keyboard

I use Suziki Violin Method, Bastian for piano. I have also been developing my own method, and it's dependant in the students agenda. I encourage the building of reperatore early on. I have also used Liytle Einstein piano method and varies products produced by Hal Leonard. I find the students goals are very formative to the approach I choose to take. Sole students are doing the study for sheer personal enjoyment others are more serious and want to make a career out kf mus8c as they mature. Read More

Instruments: Violin

For beginners, especially children of 3, 4 and 5 years old, we do everything through play, rhythm, drawing, listening to music and correct placement of both hands on the violin and bow through various exercises. After age of 6, they are start introduce to music theory, notes, the basics of rhythm in my various ways. We learn about the violin , the settings, the way of playing,etc. My method is classical music through which you learn all the rules of music and the proper way to play the instrument. Read More

Instruments: Violin

From there the paths become much more varied depending on the student’s goals and commitment. One of the most important parts of teaching any student is to ensure that they are enjoying the lessons, which is why I regularly encourage the students to pick their favorite song and study it with me for fun. This is in fact often the most effective way to help a student reach the next level. Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin

I believe the best teaching method is one that focuses on the accomplishments of each student. I have several different rewards systems that I will use to motivate students to practice at home. Part of this system is encouraging my students to set their own realistic goals and walking them through how to reach them. Additionally, I am a big believer in affirmation and will do my best to encourage each student throughout the lesson. Read More