Viola Lessons in Boxford, MA

Instruments: Guitar Voice Violin Viola Ukulele Mandolin Acoustic Guitar

For me, the most important thing is not to teach what I know. The most important thing is to teach my students to generate knowledge for themselves. In addition, the change, the result or the progress I seek is that which exerts music through its transforming power of the human being. My style is interactive. The dynamics of the class we make between the student and me. Of course, I lead the class, but the questions are very important. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Violin Cello Viola Drums Bass Guitar Organ Accordion Harmonica Banjo Ukulele Mandolin Fiddle Keyboard Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

Typical publishers that I use are Hal Leonard, Faber And Faber, The FJH Music Company, Mel Bay Publications, Alfred Publications, Schaum Publications and others of this stature. Actual lessons are quite interactive, reviewing the prior week's assignments, determining what's been mastered and what needs more work and the like. Lessons are typically done one on one, although I have given group lessons as well. Lessons usually are one-half hour long and done weekly. Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola

I’ve been teaching private lessons for about 6 years. Some of my favorite teaching experiences have been from my time in Tanzania, where I have been a music teacher every summer since 2016. I’ve taught students as young as 4 years old- I think it’s never to early to introduce the joys of music making to a child! Children and adult students alike, my biggest goal in lessons is to foster a life-long love of music. Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola Saxophone

This was amplified by invaluable learning experiences at masterclasses with world class musicians such as Jaime Laredo, Stefan Jackiw, Mihaela Martin, Alvaro Parra, and David Coucheron. During the years of private studies, I participated in several local and international competitions and received a gold medal at the "Classival" International Competition (Canada, 2010), and 2nd Prize at the MMTA and Young Promise International Competitions (Boston, MA). While at NEC, I won a series of concerto competitions and made my orchestra debuts with the NEC Youth Philharmonic, Waltham Philharmonic, Nashua Chamber, Concord Symphony, and Belmont High School orchestras. Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola

For beginning students who are children, I like to start with Essential Elements and then progress to the Suzuki Method books. Later I might supplement this material with etudes and duets or pop song arrangements. For adults, I first determine their priorities and then focus my instruction on what will keep their lessons fun and engaging. Whether the student is interested in playing chamber music with friends, participating in a community orchestra, or just improving their skills so that they can experience the joy of making music, I am happy to tailor the lessons to meet their needs, Read More