Violin Lessons Manatee County, FL

Instruments: Piano, Violin, Cello

I will help foster excitement with the music styles that the student wants and tailer my teaching using what is preferred.  I do not take the lazy way of teaching straight out of a book cover to cover.   Read More

Instruments: Piano, Violin, Cello, Viola

Teaching music is much different than any other subject that is offered especially private lessons. My goal is to help every one of my students find passion in not only music but their lives! Every student gets their own goals and individualized lesson plans with a scope and sequence crafted specifically to help attack what they require the most instruction on. This way each student has realistic goals and milestones that pushes their abilities but is still achievable. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Violin, Cello, Viola, Drums, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Mandolin, Double Bass, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

By my sophomore year I had begun taking on private cello students. Fast forward to six months post-graduation, I had myself a full schedule between my private studio and a local music school I was contracted by. At my peak I had near 60 recurring students young and old across six instruments, 40 of which regularly performed at out semi-annual recitals! My secret to managing such a large studio at times is my love for teaching. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Violin, Bass Guitar, Electric Violin, Double Bass, Music

I teach music by breaking down the elements of a performance to as digestible a lesson as the student feels comfortable in tackling. By setting such a pace with realistic goals I can keep students engaged and encouraged to work through material and really achieve a feeling of competency. I encourage players to learn a piece thoroughly and practice often finding that by the time they've memorized the music they can work on the finer aspects of musicality and performance that really elevates the work. Read More

Instruments: Violin, Synthesizer, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

For beginning students I may introduce some Suzuki Method, but I mainly like to focus on technique making sure everything with the hands and posture is correct which will make it easier to learn more advanced techniques. For more advanced students I will show them how to use etudes to their advantage and some good practice techniques along with how to learn a piece from start to finish. If I feel like you have surpassed my level of expertise I will definitely let you know. Read More