Viola Lessons in Venice, CA

Instruments: Violin Cello Viola Double Bass

I am teaching the students by wide range from beginners to most advanced. I use Suzuki method combined with traditional teaching materials and traditional teaching methods for advanced students. For younger students, I mainly use Suzuki teaching method, combined with etudes, like Alwin Schroeder's 170 Foundation Studies. Teaching all age group students with scales as well. For older or advanced students, I teach mainly with traditional method, etudes, like Dotzauer, Franchomme, Merk, Kummer, Gruetzmacher, Piatti and Popper etc. Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola Music

For beginning students who are children, I typically start with the Suzuki Violin Method (Viola version available) with occasional ear training with the piano with the Kodaly method. For intermediate and advanced students, I introduce a variety of etudes, scale books, and solo repertoire, e.g. Carl Flesch, Kreutzer, Mazas, Dont, Dounis, and Unaccompanied Bach, etc. For viola students or violinists who are looking into doubling the viola, I introduce many techniques including Karen Tuttle and Primrose Scales to help along with the transition. Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola

With consistent practice and lessons I’ve had success with having some of my youngest students start with Mozarts twinkle little star and in 2-3 years play at a very high level with skill, artistry and reading abilities in Suzuki books 4/5 Vivaldi Concertos. Students start off with a box violin to focus on posture and ear training right away. Once some of the fine motor skills are established, we transfer these skills directly to the violin, and begin create sound on the instrument. Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola

I feel very good when I see that my students are enjoying and making progress in their playing~! Therefore, I help my students find their goals to help them see their accomplishments and achievements as well. Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin Viola Saxophone Flute Clarinet Oboe English Horn Acoustic Guitar

I earned a BM degree in Music Therapy with specialized studies in Oboe Performance at Florida State University in 2014 and an MFA in Instrumental Arts from California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) in 2017. My principal teachers have included Dr. Eric Ohlsson and Dr. Allan Vogel. In addition, I've studied English horn with Carolyn Hove, baroque oboe with Gonzalo Ruiz, jazz improvisation with Paul Novros, free improvisation with Vinny Golia, and North Indian music/improvisation with Ashish Khan. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Violin Cello Viola Flute Drums Bass Guitar Organ Electric Violin Double Bass

I am very flexible with my teaching methods and put together the best style matching the student's learning strengths. Furthermore, I update and change my methods if I feel the current method is becoming ineffective. I keep my lessons interactive with the student because the time is for the student to retrieve as much information as he/she can regarding their instrument and they can build a stronger week of preparation heading into the next lesson.  Currently my most used methods are teaching via classical, pop & jazz, and Suzuki methods. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Violin Viola Bass Guitar Ukulele Mandolin Keyboard Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

A/V mix and master with PT12 FCPX Administrator - NJ Workshop for the Arts Westfield, NJ o Scheduled lessons, managed payroll and filing, conducted rehearsals and performances Production Assistant Intern Creative Group, LLC The National Chorale New York City, NY o Worked as a stagehand, assisted live cam directing, PA, writing and sound design Awards/Highlights 2018 Present 2011 Present 2012 Present 2014 Present 2018 2014 2016 2013 2016 One of seven composers commissioned to write a piece of music to be choreographed by the Rovaco Dance Company of NYC in 2016-2017 Attended the Advanced Level Film Scoring Institute at the University of Cincinnatis College-Conservatory of Music lead by Thomas Haines in June 2016 o Received instruction from Industry Professionals including Academy Award winning composer Troels Folmann (Tomb Raider Series), Music Editor/Sound Designer Sam Estes (The Dark Knight Rises, Inception, Co- Founder of Sonicsmiths Amper Music), and composer Jonathan Wolff (Seinfeld, Will Grace) Fully scored and orchestrated an animated film for Marvin Hamlisch Film Scoring Contest in 2015 and ranked in the top tier on a global level (judged by Oscar-winning composer Mychael Danna) Won First Place for Rutgers Universitys Annual Orchestra Day Composition Competition for the original work Earth Tones composed for full orchestra, which premiered June 5th, 2016 at Nicholas Recital Commissioned to write choral and orchestra piece for WHS alumni and teachers in 2017 Attended The Waldens School Creative Musicians Retreat in June 2015 and was profiled in a Composer Forum (Sakura Quintet) with Composer-in-Residence Martin Bresnick Read More