Violin Lessons Louisiana

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Violin, Viola, Drums, Bass Guitar, Electric Violin, Fiddle, Latin Percussion, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I believe in teaching people to be true musicians and tap into their own creative spirits, not just to be technicians at the mercy of what's written for them. With that said, I take a balanced approached between learning traditional fundamentals and some of my own more philosophical approach, drawing on metaphors and analagous experiences to help frame this learning experience in ways the student can relate and understand. I call this The Art of Practice, which you'll be able to apply elsewhere in your life as well. Read More

Instruments: Violin, Viola

For other students, on the other hand, my focus may lie on the historical and contextual elements of the repertoire, with special attention to composer's’ markings and their consequent effects on the student’s choice of phrasing, sound and vibrato. While I believe that a solid practice routine that combines basics and scales is vital for the constant improvement of the player’s overall skills, technical issues regarding bow distribution, smooth string crossing, shifting, left-hand articulation, vibrato, and tone production may also be dealt with in accordance to the repertoire. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Violin, Viola, Drums, Bass Guitar, Mandolin, Double Bass, Music, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I first began teaching at the age of sixteen. I was hired to work at Berkshire Summer Music, a music camp for talented young children. I worked as a violin and viola instructor, teaching children of all ages, assisting with their technique and helped develop good practicing habits. Since then, I have worked at a variety of music camps, where I have taught bass, guitar, songwriting, and led a variety of ensembles. Read More

Instruments: Violin, Viola

I hold a masters degree in viola performance from Florida State University and bachelors degrees in both music performance and business administration from Northwestern State University. I have been the recipient of several scholarships and positions that demonstrate my academic and performance distinction. I have performed in an array of concert venues in the United States and internationally in both solo and collaborative contexts. As a teacher, I am passionate about engaging students with music and guiding them in the development of mindfulness and discipline, which transfers into other aspects of their personal growth. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Violin, Drums, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Mandolin, Electric Violin, Fiddle, Electric Guitar, Djembe, Acoustic Guitar

I often hear younger musicians say, "I want to know everything!". As someone who plays violin, guitar, drums, bass, ukulele, piano and sings in styles from funk to jazz to Irish to classical to country to hip-hop, I can identify with this desire a lot! I also wanted to know everything for a long time. But wanting to do everything means that your practice never gets narrowed down to the specific thing you want to do. Read More