Violin Lessons Wisconsin

Instruments: Violin, Viola, Mandolin, Electric Violin, Fiddle

During my year at North Carolina School of the Arts, I studied under Kevin Lawrence, a prestigious student of Ivan Galamian. Under his guidance, I was first instructed in the Galamian method of violin playing, which is what I recommend first and foremost to students. In theory and playing across various string instruments, Galamian's methods developed violin playing in the twentieth century, which are what I continue forward, using new techniques and technology in the twenty-first. Read More

Instruments: Violin

My teaching style reflects the fundamental idea that learning to play the violin is not a linear process. The bow hold is learned through a good bow stroke, and the bow stroke is learned through a good bow hold. Every element of playing the violin can be cast in a reciprocal relationship like this, and in reality it is even more complicated, as it is not simply two parts leaning off one another but all parts. Read More

Instruments: Violin, Viola, Flute, Piccolo

I teach flute and violin lessons throughout the Kansas City area and Lawrence, KS. I recently completed my Doctor of Musical Arts in Flute Performance at the University of Kansas where I served as the Graduate Teaching Assistant. I serve as Principal Flute of the Sioux City Symphony Orchestra and sub with the Kansas City Symphony regularly. I am also the music director and conductor of the Kansas City Flute Choir. Read More

Instruments: Violin

My teaching style is to foster a relaxed and fun environment where students can enjoy learning. Learning violin is challenging making the experience fun is conducive to faster learning and retention. I like to inspire students to improve without pressuring them. Every person has different abilities and capabilities. Endeavoring to bring out the best in each student while at the same time appreciating the large picture of musical appreciation is my goal. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Violin, Viola

My methods depend on the student's age, what they may have already begun in lessons with another teacher, and I also take into consideration the assessment of their learning style-choosing a method that works best for their needs. Basically you could say that I have no 'one' method. I have as many methods as I have students because every single student deserves for me to take the time to get to know them and to find out what educational practices will fit best with their learning style and personality. Read More