Violin Lessons Texas

Instruments: Violin, Viola

Both these teachers trained some of the best violists in the USA. I have also studied with Yuri Bashmet at the Accademia Chigiana in Siena (Italy) who is one of the most famous soloists in the world of the Russian School of Viola. During my career I have successfully won many orchestra auditions and trained many young professional players who now occupy positions in some of the best orchestras in Europe. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Violin, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Electric Violin, Fiddle, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I always tailor my lessons to my students needs and desires and never waste time. Nothing is more important than a students progress and growth so I weed out all the irrelevant or potentially boring information in music lessons and cut straight to the chase of what is going to help the student learn and enjoy their progress. I encourage consistent feedback and communication so that I may know I am succeeding in navigating the students musical experience. Read More

Instruments: Violin, Viola

Depending on students age and ability, I use different kind of methods. For students that are new to music I usually start with Hal Leonard's Essential Elements, this book is really good to start to learn about music and the instrument, and then Suzuki method for repertoire. For more advanced students I like to set learning steps, that way my students can achieve goals quickly and feel more engaging to practice. Read More

Instruments: Violin

Every violinist is different. I tailor my lessons to the students needs and wants. Through my flexible approach with students, I like for there to be organization to that approach. With that being said, once I find what works for a student, I will follow through with that and develop a long term plan to help that student accomplish their goals. If I see that a student does not have any goals set, I will encourage them by setting light goals for them, and then guide them into setting their own goals. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Violin, Ukulele, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Music

For younger piano students and beginners, I prefer to start them out on the Faber and Faber "Piano Adventures" method series. This series tends to be inexpensive, touches on classical exerpts while teaching students proper techniques, and builds on concepts in a way that solidifies the information in a student's brain. For string students, I focus on chords, beginning with the most simple and continuing with For older students (teenagers and adults) I assess what the student is interested in learning, and steer my instruction toward their goals. Read More