Viola Lessons South

Instruments: Violin, Cello, Viola

Hello music friends! I am a passionate and dedicated music instructor specializing in viola, violin and cello. I have a Master degree in Music and 10+ years orchestra teaching experience. As a mom of two, I now teach private music lessons from home both virtually and in person. I am an active performing Violist and regularly perform with the Spartanburg Philharmonic Orchestra and serve on my church worship team at Grace Church. Read More

Instruments: Violin, Viola

I decide my methodology depending on the age, skill level, and individual goals and interests of each student. For very young pre-school students, I'd encourage them to learn the music by ear (Suzuki method) and through repetition in various ways. For older school-aged students I strongly believe in the importance of note-reading and I might use the Essential elements method books, that introduce the musical notation and theory concepts in a way appropriate for people with no prior musical training. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Violin, Cello, Viola

I Have developed a fundamentals packet for the stringed instruments (Violin, Viola, Cello) which can be utilized by beginners and advanced students alike. Suzuki is the primary method book I utilize as it attacks many of the difficulties beginners face head on in early editions and it offers a rather streamlined process to position work. The Suzuki books also come with piano accompaniment books to help prepare students for solo and even chamber playing as collaborating with other musicians is a vital step in their professional development. Read More

Instruments: Violin, Viola

I have used many different method books with my students. I always choose one scale book or technique book, and one book with solo pieces. For students with no music background, I will often use a workbook that teaches note names and rhythms. If an intermediate or advanced student already has music books that they've been using, I can often continue use the books they are familiar with. I often show my student short exercises they can do to help their bow hold and their left hand frame. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Violin, Cello, Viola, Electric Violin, Fiddle, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I'm a classically trained violinist, with a Cajun Louisiana fiddling background. In the third grade, I began playing violin for orchestras in New Orleans, Louisiana and later had the wonderful opportunity to be a part of the New Orleans Creative Center for the Arts. It was then that I began to develop a lifelong love for music performance and collaboration. I offer a variety of string-based music lessons for violin, violin, cello, and guitar for students. Read More