Viola Lessons Michigan

Instruments: Violin, Viola

I believe in the "one thing" lesson. If a student can improve on just one thing in a lesson than that lesson was successful. My past students would probably say I am overall a nice guy but incredibly picky when it comes to perfecting a piece and hold each of my students to a very high standard. I try to give immediate and concrete feedback at all times and my students know to ask for clarification if they need to. Read More

Instruments: Violin, Viola, Fiddle, Music

Alongside the Suzuki Method, I give each student the opportunity to choose a song or piece that they are passionate about learning. Some of my students learn fiddle and folk songs, while others learn video game music or songs from movies. As I have performed different styles and genres of music all over the world, it is important in my own teaching to make sure that each one of my students explores areas beyond Suzuki pieces. Read More

Instruments: Violin, Viola

Im a passionate, creative and joyful instructor who loves to teach and learn from new students and new experiences. In 2017 I graduated with a Bachelor of Music in Viola Performance from University of Cauca, which is located in Popayn, Colombia, the city where I was born. Right now Im finishing my Viola Masters degree at Western Michigan University. Being a musician has given me the opportunity to travel to many countries and cities around the world like Moscow (Russia), Valencia (Spain), Santa Catarina (Brazil) and Boston (USA)! Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Violin, Viola, Ukulele, Electric Violin, Fiddle

I teach beginning students both by rote and through reading. We use standard Suzuki books for repertoire and method books such as Wohlfahrt, Mazaz, and Sevcik. Very young students begin on Sassmanshaus since it is very engaging as well as well written. However if there is a specific book a student wants to learn from (such as a book from school or a specific style such as country or fiddle) then I am more than willing to teach from that. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Violin, Cello, Viola, Fiddle, Music, Keyboard

I am an accomplished music educator and composer skilled in and enthusiastic about teaching music students of all ages. I have a Bachelor's degree in cello performance from Utah State University, where I studied with Anne Francis Bayless of the world-renowned Fry Street Quartet. I also have a Master's degree in composition from Arizona State University, and am currently working toward my Doctorate in composition at the University of Michigan. Read More