Violin Lessons Monroe County, MI

Instruments: Violin, Viola

I have nearly a decade of private teaching experience as well as teaching in group and in school orchestra settings. While in Austin, Joseph ran a successful teaching studio of over 30 violin and viola students that regularly placed in TMEA All-Region Orchestras, UIL State Solo Ensemble Contest, and were members of the Austin Youth Orchestra. I've also served as an orchestra teacher for Manor High School and Manor New Technical High School where I provided an elevated level of teaching to an underprivileged student base. Read More

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

Hello! My name is Kristina and I am a proud musician and educator currently located in Zeeland, MI! I am so grateful to have the opportunity to do what I love every day and to share the joy of making music with my students! I earned my Bachelors in Viola Performance with a minor in Dalcroze Eurhythmics Pedagogy from the Cleveland Institute of Music in 2016, and an Artist Certificate in Viola Performance from the University of Tennessee in 2019. Read More

Instruments: Violin

I am a dedicated violin instructor who enjoys teaching and working with students so they can achieve their highest goals. I recently graduated from Andrews University in 2014 with a Master's of Arts degree in Violin. I enjoy not only performing as a soloist but I have played in both my undergraduate college orchestra as well as Andrews University Symphony Orchestra during my Master's study. I also played in the Brooklyn Conservatory Orchestra for three years and I also actively play in a string quartet. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Violin

I teach violin with the Suzuki method and philosophy. Beyond a system of books, the Suzuki philosophy emphasizes that every child can learn to play regardless of any "inborn talent." Learning an instrument is much like learning a language: children learn their native tongue effortlessly through immersion in the language and plenty of practice. Children similarly can learn an instrument beautifully but this requires lots of listening, a safe environment, and parents/caretakers fully engaged to help the child learn and grow from mistakes. Read More

Instruments: Violin

My lesson style consists of working on fingering and plucking first from Essential Method Book for Strings or the Suzuki book (for the beginning students who are children). While they (children) are practicing, I encourage/ recommend them to memorize the songs if they can. I encourage this by setting realistic goals for my students at each lesson. I also try to find out what inspires the student. That way, I know their wants and needs. Read More