Viola Lessons Southwest

Instruments: Piano, Violin, Viola, Electric Violin, Fiddle, Keyboard

I began teaching private lessons to young children when I was 15 under the direction of my parents, who are both violinists and public school teachers. In college, I began teaching both children and adults full time, and since graduating I have continued teaching as my full-time job. While I am classically trained, I love rock, pop, and fiddle tunes too, and I encourage my students to try out multiple genres and to find what motivates them. Read More

Instruments: Violin, Viola

I began teaching students while still in high school. I continued teaching students in college with the University of Texas String Project. Upon graduation, I taught programs in both public and private schools, while developing a studio of private students at our home. I have taught private students for most of the past 35 years, teaching all ages from 6 yrs. and up, beginning to advanced. I encourage regular practice for steady improvement and also instruct my students in how to practice in order to make the best progress. Read More

Instruments: Violin, Cello, Viola

I’m originally from Brazil but have lived in both the U.S and England, I have had ample opportunities to learn about other cultures, and have found it interesting to relate to them through music. I find that music is a “common currency” that links all of us. Music is very important to the musical and developmental experiences of students, and can bridge divides between cultures and belief systems. Read More

Instruments: Violin, Cello, Viola

I started playing violin at the age of 4, and started teaching at 17. In 2003, I started playing viola, and in 2005, I started learning cello. In 2010, I graduated from Stetson University with a Bachelor of Music degree with electives in Psychology. I have played as the Associate Principle Second Violin in the Orange County Symphony since 2011. I love teaching because I love to help people, and I love to share my joy of stringed instruments. Read More

Instruments: Violin, Viola

I strongly encourage the student and parent to be methodic and consciensious about learning the basic technique for the instrument before he/she starts to play differnt repertoire. Nevertheless I try to introduce simple tunes and songs to encourage the student to progress rapidly and get a love for the instrument. Read More