Violin Lessons Santa Clara County, CA

Instruments: Violin, Viola, Electric Violin, Fiddle

My biggest hope for my students is that they come away from lessons with a love for music. Every student is a unique player with their own pace, set of hurdles, focus, and interests, and I am committed to tailoring my teaching approach to each individual student. It is important to me that each student progresses at a realistic pace for themselves, tries their best, and has fun with the music they are learning. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Violin, Cello, Viola, Trumpet, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Drums, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer, Harmonica, Recorder, Electric Violin, Fiddle, Piccolo, Oboe, English Horn, Keyboard

I teach combination of the Suzuki method and the Hungarian style (stressing the natural, comfortable, painless, tension free method). For young students, the Suzuki method is great, since the repertoire is all fun! Also the CD that comes with every level is vital! Children enjoy and benefit from that. I am an audiophile, so I can set up students with a quality hifi system on the cheap - this is so vital in Suzuki method, as he stated in his book, Nurtured With Love. Read More

Instruments: Violin

Proper technique is most important. A solid foundation is key. Without proper technique, you lack the ability to produce a pleasing sound. Advancing on the instrument will also be much more difficult. First, my students learn to hold the violin and bow properly, as well as resting and playing positions. If you'd like to follow a specified course of study, we begin the first steps of that method. Otherwise, we will follow the Suzuki method until the student reaches a level of expansion. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Violin, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Drums, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer, Accordion, Ukulele, Conga, Latin Percussion, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Djembe, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

My methods are the ones that works more for the student. For some reason some methods work better with certain people. One method can be tedious for a student and easy and fun for another. Hal Leonard's can be a good tool. I can use to many different books. Also I can write down specific exercises special for the student. Some times a student can learn faster without a book. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Violin, Cello, Viola, Mandolin, Recorder, Orchestral Percussion, Music

It is my joy seeing my students learn from me and become successful in their musical journey. I help my students discover and develop their skill and talent in music. I always encourage my students to go beyond their comfort zone; to show their talents in music, and to share it to the community. I also incorporate games in my teaching. I also give my students an opportunity to choose the music they want to learn and teach it to get their interest. Read More