Violin Lessons in Valley Lodge, TX

Instruments: Violin Cello Viola Electric Violin Double Bass Music

I only want my students to have a positive experience when leaving our lesson. I am constantly letting them know what they've done well, along with what goals we need to work on. I focus on the sandwich method, which is one positive trait, something to work on, then another positive trait. Everyone is different, so their learning pace is different as well. I do expect them to put at least some effort in at home via practicing (although I know things come up sometimes), otherwise it would be hard to find progress when they haven't practiced what we were working on. Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin Viola Drums

Drumset: Realistic Rock (Appice), Advanced Funk Studies (Latham), Contemporary Drumset Technique (Latham), Drumset Independence and Syncopation (Black), Syncopation (Reed), Encyclopedia of Double Bass Drumming (Rondinelli). Percussion:Fundamental Studies for Snare Drum (Whaley), Intermediate Snare Studies and Advanced Snare Studies (Peters), Stick Control (Stone), Instruction Course for Xylophone (Green), Exercises, Etudes and Solos for Timpani (Carroll). Piano: Alfred Little Mozart Series, Alfred All in One Series, Keyboard Strategies for the Later Beginner (Stecher), Hannon. Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola

Are you a professional player who is preparing the standard repertoire and orchestra excerpts for an audition and you are looking for a tutor who can revise and prepare you successfully? If your answer is YES of any of the above questions I am the teacher you are looking for. My versatile career with the best Orchestras of Europe and my studies with the world's most revered teachers, have trained me to teach students how to reach the highest standard of playing. Read More

Instruments: Voice Violin Viola Fiddle

I'm a Suzuki-trained violinist and singer, a graduate of the University of Houston, and have studied music for the majority of my life! I'm based in Houston and have performed in opera and with various musical theater companies in the Houston area. Even though I've focused on classical music for most of my career, I love branching out into different styles, particularly Celtic, Texan, Jewish, Romani, and even a bit of Zydeco. Read More

Instruments: Violin Electric Violin Fiddle

Due to my training in the Suzuki Violin Method, I often start my beginner students with Suzuki Book 1. However, I supplement this music with exercises found in other method books, as well as fun games and activities that help my younger students learn more about the violin. I believe that they should start learning to read music early on in their education, and will provide games and flashcards that the student can use in order to help develop this skill. Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola

Every student have their own learning curve, I'm patience and usually explain in different ways if needed. Set small goals make students feel that they are progressing and motivate them to keep learning. I believe music is an essential part of education, thats why on my lessons I encourage my students to bring and learn their favorite music along with different kind of exercises to help with rhythm and intonation. Read More

Instruments: Violin Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Recorder Euphonium French Horn Piccolo Oboe Bassoon Music

For beginning students who are children, I typically start with the lesson books you or I provide, preferably Hal Leonard's Essential Elements. Once the student has progressed to have a grasp of the fundamentals, I will begin to introduce solo repertoire appropriate for their first recital performance. For adults, I try to find out what the student is interested in, and guide my instruction accordingly to keep the lessons engaging and fun, no matter their ability level. Read More