Brittany J
Instruments: Violin, Cello, Viola
Styles: Classical, Jazz, Pop, Rock, Blues, Folk, Country

My teaching expereince dates back to my college days, as  I began teaching lessons part time 7 years ago, and have been consistently teaching students in studio, in home, and online for the past 7 years. Encouraging students to seek out performance opportunities is one of the key points I like to emphasize for all students, as students gain confidence, stay motivated, and feel good about their accomplishments. I've also found that a combination of classical and alternative styles can go a long way in helping students enjoy string instruments and motivate them to practice and excel academically and musically. If a student isn't having fun in their lessons, then I'm not doing my job! My students are encouraged to become self-motivators, high goal achievers, and problem solvers, as I have found that these skills translate into other academic areas. I approach every lesson with a unique approach for each student and I am always looking to bring on new students of all ages and abilities! 

I belive in a unique approach, tailored to fit each student's wants and needs. Because of this approach, I create custom lesson plans and pull from different methods. Some of these methods include; Essential Elements, Suzuki Violin School, Wohlfhardt Etudes, and Marc O'Connor fiddle method. For students involved in elementary school music programs, I create a balance between success in their school method book and music pieces outside of the method to enhance and increase musical skills. I try to find out what the student is interessted in, what each student's goals are, and guide my instruction accordingly to keep the lessons engaging and fun.