Viola Lessons Fairfield County, CT

Instruments: Violin, Viola, Electric Violin, Fiddle, Music

I began teaching during high school as a supervised intern observing and teaching both small groups of orchestra students and private lessons. Since then, I've gained independence and have taught students in a variety of settings, both individual and group, and to ages ranging from young beginner to adults. Self growth and striving for self improvement is an important tenet of my teaching, and I encourage it in both my students and myself. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Violin, Viola

Bachelor of Musical Performance from Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University (2008) Graduate Professional Diploma from The Hartt School of Music (Scholarship Graduate Program 2012) Member of the 2004 BU Tanglewood Institute Orchestra with additional Orchestral Rep. Studies with Cathy Basrak (Boston Symphony) Primary Study at the Peabody Conservatory with Stephen Wyrczynski (Philadelphia Orchestra) Member of Peabody Concert Orchestra 2004-2006 and Peabody Symphony Orchestra 2006-2008 Invitational Orchestral Performance at the 2007 Kennedy Center Honors Gala honoring Leon Fleisher Read More

Instruments: Violin, Viola

My teaching method is similar to the Suzuki Pedagogy in essence, however I have expanded much upon my early Suzuki Pedagogy training. I believe a skilled educator utilizes many avenues of knowledge to create a product individualized for each student, the years have taught me this. I also believe that it is vital for an excellent educator to understand that learning is a two way street. I pay attention to my students, I Iisten to them. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Violin, Cello, Viola, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Drums, French Horn, Piccolo, Oboe, Bassoon, English Horn

My methods used for piano students are the Randall and Nancy Faber teaching books; they are among the very best teaching materials due to their ease of comprehension, their logical sequence of concepts taught, and also their practical exercises and songs for the student. My methods used for Band instruments (trumpet, clarinet, flute, drums, and trombone), are the Standard of Excellence books, as they are also among the very best in regards to explaining musical concepts, presenting new songs, and logical progression. Read More

Instruments: Violin, Viola

I am grateful to have had all the opportunities in my life to work with so many amazing students and musicians. I am a firm believer in the idea that every person can learn to play music and that music is innate in all of us. Even though it may time and practice, there is always progress no matter how small and that potential drives me to keep teaching and watching my students grow. Read More