Viola Lessons South

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Violin, Cello, Viola, Drums, Bass Guitar, Organ, Harp, Harmonica, Lap Steel Guitar, Banjo, Ukulele, Mandolin, Electric Violin, Fiddle, Double Bass, Conga, Music, Keyboard, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

i teach each student individually that is to say that i tailor the lessons to meet the level and desires of the student . i include teaching theory as i go along with each student. i tell each student that there is no such thing as a mistaked, there is only learning. i usually teach two songs in the first hour lesson . one in four four time and one in three four time . i also teach how to transpose any song that the student wishes to learn into the key that the student is able to sing the song in. again . nothing is hard . it is only new. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Violin, Viola, Electric Violin, Fiddle, Music, Keyboard, Classical Guitar

With young beginner string students, I typically will start with Hal Leonard's Essential Elements. After a few weeks of that, the student will have grasped the fundamentals. and then I will introduce the Suzuki method, supplementing with the O'Connor Method. For piano I generally will start with the Suzuki method and supplement with any songs the student is interested in learning. For Adults I try to find out what style of music the student is interested in, and how much experience they have and structure my lessons accordingly to keep the student engaged and ensure they are having fun! Read More

Instruments: Violin, Viola

I use the Rubank elementary method book to start my students out with. I also use a variety of classical music books and if a student wants to learn a particular song I will find the sheet music for them. I also use different exercise books depending on the students level. I also start out with the saussman haus method for my very beginners, I like how they have bright pictures for children beginners and it is easier for them to understand, after about 8-10 pages of that one I integrate the rubank method book into it. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Violin, Cello, Viola, Flute, Ukulele, Electric Violin, Fiddle, Double Bass, Music, Keyboard

We can come up with a plan to help you define your goals, a practice plan to meet your needs, and I always encourage students to perform, enter auditions/competitions, and/or recitals, open mic nights, school ensembles, All State, Solo/Ensemble, out of school ensembles. Students will have many opportunities to perform, participate in workshops where we focus on certain techniques, certain types of music (i.e. fiddle, mariachi, jazz), learn improvisation, and meet guest artists. Read More

Instruments: Violin, Viola, Music

When I was a freshman in high school, I was leading the orchestra classes, and preparing the high school symphony for performances. During my time at Dillard center for the performing arts high school, I would volunteer as an after school violin teacher and teach the beginner students to help them read music, and with their technique. I currently teach students of ALL ages, and I also teach students with Special needs such as ADHD, Anxiety, and autism. Read More