Viola Lessons Kansas

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Viola

Nothing is more rewarding than seeing my students develop a passion for music and accomplish their goals! Therefore, it's important that each student progresses at his or her own pace and set goals for themselves. I encourage this by sitting down with the student at the beginning of our interactions, and deciding what they wish to "get out of" our lessons. We base our goals on those points and make progress at a reasonable rate. Read More

Instruments: Violin, Viola

When I am working with students with no experience or beginners I like to focus on the enjoyment and less explanation of technical matters. I like to work with students on learning to play a tune first so they feel more accomplished and dont lose the excitement due to the repetitive nature of learning a new skill. When I am working with students that are more advanced, I would do more listening and focus on technical skills. Read More

Instruments: Violin, Viola

My teaching experience began very early in my playing career. I started playing violin in high school, and by junior year I was having friends over to give them tips on solos they were preparing (9 years ago.) This was valuable to me, as the more I tried to help others, the more I learned to improve my own playing. Once beginning university, I began to refine my strategies toward teaching. Read More

Instruments: Violin, Viola

I will give my student a scale, and Etude and a piece from violin repertoire. My essential teaching style is based on the Galamians Principles of Violin Playing Teaching. I believe that starting with fundamentals of violin techniques, left hand and right hand techniques is essential. After mastering the fundamentals, students are able to grow into their own musicalityand find a connection between the techniques and interpretation, where I would teach the importance of musical phrasing and understanding the structure of a piece of music. Read More