Viola Lessons Southwest

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Violin, Viola, Ukulele, Fiddle, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

Every student has a different learning style and learns at their own pace. I myself am a tactile kinesthetic learner and tend to teach this way. For example, I enjoy using colored pencils to highlight articulation and dynamics. If a student is younger, I use stickers to help students keep track of where they are in the piece. I tailor my instruction to what each of my students needs and want to learn. Read More

Instruments: Violin, Cello, Viola, Double Bass, Music

With regular practice the student will be able quickly move through and master many skills and concept which will allow them to play from a broader and more advanced repertoire My first teaching experience was in Japan and then Florida. I then moved back to New Mexico and taught in Farmington and Los Alamos for a few years. I came back to Albuquerque where my heart was and raised two sons. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Violin, Cello, Viola, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer, Double Bass, Music, Keyboard

I use a number of resources to teach students concepts in musical performance. This includes online resources and method books that enhance fundamentals and technique. I do believe that understanding of music theory is necessary to advance beyond the intermediate level, and this system has assisted in training many students over the years. Novice students are encouraged through movement and activities to teach concepts while intermediate players are given exercises that focus on instrumental technique to strengthen musicality. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Violin, Viola

I teach a predominantly Suzuki as I learned with the Suzuki method and I am trained as a Suzuki instructor. I don't completely immerse my students with the Suzuki method and while learning how to play by ear, I teach students how to read music so that they are able to compose their own music. Read More

Instruments: Violin, Cello, Viola, Classical Guitar

I enjoy accommodating students with the exact type of lessons they need. For beginners I use a slow approach at first, attempting to minimize the chance of bad habits. We begin with starting with proper hold of the instruments, left hand placement, and simple pizzicato; the same would be done with guitar. After a methodical start we would launch into various selections of repertoire which all foster growth and steady challenge. Read More