Violin Lessons Allegheny County, PA

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Violin, Viola, Keyboard

As Shinichi Suzuki said, musical harmony breeds social harmony; to learn and make music together helps us all. For this I have grown the string and choral programs in Elmhurst's 51st Avenue Academy; taught violin, viola, and chamber music at the Queens College Center for Preparatory Studies in Music; led the Stony Brook Pre-College chamber music program; taught strings and chorus in Kiev, Ukraine; taught graduate education courses at Touro College online; and enjoy teaching music at NJ's Calderone School. Read More

Instruments: Violin, Viola

My teaching experience goes back to my high school days, as I began teaching privately 7 years ago, and have consistently taught in my home studio for the last several years. Encouraging regular practice, as well as focused practice, are some of the key points I like to emphasize for all of my students. Practicing correctly, as well as consistently, motivates students as they see their exponential progress. All seriousness aside, having fun and playing from the heart is the most important thing to remember. Read More

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

I have been teaching music for 15 years now, and have spent 12 years traveling and performing as a professional freelance violinist. I have been blessed with incredible opportunities through music, and it is the knowledge and experience from those adventures that I bring with me to every performance and lesson. As a performer, I have played with numerous trios, quartets, and other chamber groups for everything from weddings to charity events. Read More

Instruments: Violin, Viola, Music

Repertoire and studies are chosen based on the student's specific needs and goals. I use the following method books: Applied Violin Methods Books Bang, Maia – Maia Bang Violin Method Barber, Barbara – Solos for Young Violinists Dounis, Demetrius Constantine – The Dounis Collection Galamian, Ivan – Contemporary Violin Technique Sassmannshaus, Kurt – Early Start on the Violin Ševčík, Otakar – Violin Studies Suzuki, Shinichi – Suzuki Violin Method Voronyansky, Victoria – Start Right Series for Violin Applied Viola Method Books Barber, Barbara – Solos for Young Violists Dounis, Demetrius Constantine – The Dounis Collection (Adapted for Viola) Olson, Karen – The Galamian Scale System Adapted for Viola Sassmannshaus, Kurt – Early Start on the Viola Schradieck, Henry – School of Viola Technique Ševčík, Otakar – Viola Studies Suzuki, Shinichi – Suzuki Viola Method Voronyansky, Victoria – Start Right Series for Viola Read More

Instruments: Violin

My teaching experience began close to 10 years ago, beginning with private lessons and eventually moving towards chamber music and alternative styles. My performance experience began when I was six years old, and I've performed in many different types of areas, including: Solo, chamber music, orchestra, classical and fiddle competitions, musicals, small jazz ensembles, and chamber orchestra. Being actively engaged in the professional scene allows me to provide knowledge of the expectations and necessities of a successful musician, all of which I pass on to my students. Read More