Moira L
Instruments: Violin, Viola, Electric Violin, Fiddle
Styles: Classical, Folk, Country, Musical Theater

I started teaching in 1991 after graduating with a degree in Music History. I also gained training at that time as a Suzuki Teacher books 1 to 4. As I grew as a teacher I learned that to reach students I had to mold to their way of learning, so I now don't use one particular method. I also spent 9 months in Ireland playing in sessions with the Irish, and going to the University of Limerick. I have traveled all over Ireland and played in many different music sessions, and so I teach Irish fiddle as well. I have taught as young as 3, and as old as 70 to play the violin.

I use a variety of methods and techniques. I have training in the Suzuki Method, as well as more traditional methods of violin instruction. In my lessons knowing scales and arpeggios will be important. I also teach about keys and time signatures early on. Though I use the suzuki method, some of the time, reading music is also taught early on in the lessons, depending on the age of the student. I also use Leapold Auer's book one to help with rhythim and tone production. I am also a trained Montessori teacher and when teaching younger children tend not to talk as much with older chilren and adults. My emphasis is on allowing the musician within to grow.