Violin Lessons San Francisco County, CA

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Violin

I began teaching private lessons in college as a side job, but due to touring with orchestras I was unable to truly develop my own studio. I also volunteer taught students from low-income families through the Azusa Pacific Conservatory for two years. In the summers of 2010 and 2011, I took over a former teacher's studio of 20+ students while he toured in Europe. I have been working in National Parks for the past 3 years and have always brought my instruments with me. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Violin, Cello, Viola, Ukulele, Recorder, Music, Acoustic Guitar

For the Advanced Beginner to Intermediate students (both adults and children) I use a mix of the higher level of all series listed above and a series of pieces that will challenge my students to explore their musicality, expression, awareness, and technical skills. For Cello Students: My beginner to intermediate cello students are taught using a combination the the following method books: All for Strings, Belwin Course for Strings, The ABC's of Cello, and Strictly Strings. Read More

Instruments: Violin

Since I'm a singer-songwriter, once a solid foundation is established, we can expand our training to electric violin, the utilization of FX pedals, and techniques for singing and playing, if desired. The key to improving is practice. Practicing isn't always fun, but the hardest part is getting started. I like to emphasize that the process isn't always easy, but the result is rewarding. Practicing is also enjoyable when you're clear on your goals and when you're inspired. Read More

Instruments: Violin

My teaching experience dates back to my high school days, as I began teaching private lessons part time. Hearing beautiful playing and imaging beautiful sounds is what I emphasize to students. When they have high goals to aim for they gain a passion to pursue great violin playing and enjoy music. Discovering ways to make the violin achieve their ambitions is my job. I love when the student smiles during his or her lesson! Read More

Instruments: Violin, Cello, Viola

At Richland, I was the lead instructor in the areas of string performance and music theory, as well as director of the Richland String Orchestra and the Richland Chamber Strings. Highlights of my performing career have included performances of the Kabalevsky and Shostakovich concertos with the Clear Lake Symphony, the Fort Bend Symphony, and the Houston Youth Symphony. I served as principal cellist of the Henry Mancini Festival Orchestra, performed live with the Danielle Georgiou Dance Group, recorded with the hard rock band Our Last Night (check out the music video below!), and played for several years as part of a Persian-Flamenco fusion band. Read More