Violin Lessons South

Instruments: Piano, Violin, Viola, Keyboard

My experience dates back to the tender age of 5 years old. (Piano). I started to learn then but it wasn't until I was 12 and started violin and viola that my passion for music came full circle. Recitals, concerts, weddings, and special events took place starting from age 13. I also played (still play) in church. By the time I was a junior in high school I had over 10 students while maintaining my studies in order to make them better. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Violin, Cello, Viola, Drums, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Recorder, Double Bass, Music, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

During my lessons, I remain very flexible. Every student is different. We all have our good and bad days. Staying tuned in to my students helps me know what they need at any moment. Sometimes we need to push a little harder, and sometimes we need to slow down a bit. The time of day, the weather, the time of year and many other factors affect how a student feels when they sit down to work with me. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Violin, Clarinet, Keyboard

Music is like learning a new language. Its a completely different concept. For beginning children repetion is the key. Children love repetion so Suzuki is perfect. Dr. Suzuki's idea is the mother and child learn the instrument at the same time so that the child can hear the tunes and can play it on the violin. Its the same idea that the suzuki method comes with a CD that the child can listen to. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Violin

I first talk with my students to figure out their goals.  Once a reasonable goal has been agreed upon, I enthusiastically help them jump right into playing their instrument.  By breaking up portions of the lesson with review of simpler pieces, I encourage my students to play fun and simpler things as well, so that they do not beocme frustrated.  I always bring my positive attitude to each lesson, and have the students write down what to work on after each lesson. Read More

Instruments: Violin, Banjo, Fiddle

I have been teaching since I was about 14 years old. In addition to teaching private lessons to children and adults, I run my own fiddle camp called Oak Park Fiddle Camp, and have taught workshops and festivals at camps such at Rocky Mountain Fiddle Camp. Read More