Viola Lessons Collin-Rockwall County, TX

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Violin, Cello, Viola, French Horn

I had a successful private studio from 2003 until 2008. My students ranged in ages from beginners to seniors in high school. Then I began teaching formally in schools in 2008 until 2017 where I taught middle and high school orchestra and choir and also elementary music. Many of my students competed in various competitions from region and state orchestra or choir and solo and ensemble contests and won medals up to the state level. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Violin, Viola

It is important that each student progresses at their own pace, so I craft custom lessons for each of my students, making sure that whatever their ability level, they are learning to have a passion for music. I encourage this by setting realistic goals for my students at each lesson. Creating a clear, achievable goal each week gives the student a feeling of accomplishment, and makes them eager to learn more. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Violin, Cello, Viola, Music, Keyboard

My lessons are very structured and fun. I incorporate games, visual aids, physical application, and live demonstrations to help appeal to the different styles. I do expect a high level of commitment from students while still being understanding that life doesnt always allow us to practice hours and hours a day. Since I do provide a lot of information within each lesson, I add a 5 minute break (if needed) to help clear the mind or just rest the eyes/arms since staring at music for a long period of time or holding up an instrument for a long period of time can be quite taxing. Read More

Instruments: Violin, Viola

Regardless of the age, I have always felt that every student can make music. Music is a gift for all people and is continuously finding new methods of delivery every day! As a teacher, I adapt to the learning pace of every student I take on as no student is the same as the other. From the beginning of our lessons, I focus on bolstering the weaknesses of the students and polishing the strengths and skills the student already possesses. Read More

Instruments: Violin, Viola

I start the student first by using The Mastery book by William Dick and Laurie Scott to learn the basic technique of the instrument. As soon as I think the student is ready I start teaching simple songs by rote. Eventually I introduce to the student to String Explorer to teach music reading and emphasize the techniques already explored in the Mastery Book and learn by rote. Read More