Bailey C
Instruments: Piano, Violin, Viola, Fiddle
Styles: Classical, Jazz, Pop, Swing

I have played the viola at different gatherings, wedding, and talent shows, as well school performances from middle school through college. I love teaching. I encourage regular practice on a consistent schedule as of the key points for beginners. It is also important to me that students have fun while learning. If a student does not have fun while learning, then that means I am not doing my job correctly! I would like to encourage students to enter competitions and recitals--as well as work on composing their own original material so that they can feel great about their own personal accomplishments.

For beginners, I would start with basic fundamentals such as naming the strings and the notes on each string. Next I would move to scales, chords, and arpeggios. After that is established, I would focus on different bow movements such as staccato and pizzicato. The next focalization would be on shifting from first position to third position on the viola. I would also introduce vibrato during this time as vibrato adds so much life and texture to the music. My philosophy is focus more on progression than perfection. !