Viola Lessons in Cambria Heights, NY

Instruments: Piano Violin Viola Music

Welcome to my Musika Profile.  My name is Tina, and I have been in the music industry for over 25 years.  My education background includes the Juilliard School and Manhattan School of Music in New York City.  I perform regularly in venues like Carnegie Hall and Avery Fisher Hall in New York, and have worked with artists from all different genres namely Yo-Yo Ma, Joshua Bell, Esperanza Spalding, John Legend, Patti LaBelle. Read More

Instruments: Viola

I am patient with and caring about each one of my students, and take the time I spend with them seriously so they may get out of it as much as they want. Because I feel that every musician can be unique in their own way, I also approach my students in different ways as well, catering to what they need and want most. Viola can be fun and enjoyable, and though it comes with hard work, I want to show everyone that it is worth it! Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin Cello Viola Keyboard

I believe in teaching future string musicians there is only one way to make the best sound and teaching how to do this from the beginning. I want the students to understand how their instrument works by demystifying the mechanics. Once the student knows how to use the instrument, they can then discover the music and their voice in the music. For string instruments, I use the Suzuki books and Artistry in Strings method. Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin Cello Viola Double Bass Keyboard

The most important over-arching philosophy in ALL of my teaching, is INDIVIDUAL CURRICULUM. Every student is a unique human being, bringing unique perspective, experiences, talents, and flaws. I adjust all curriculum based on the needs of their students, in order to play up their strengths and address their flaws. My curriculum is also unique in that it values student input much higher than many people who teach strictly from the classical method. Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola Electric Violin

For the past two years I have worked alternately as a private violin teacher, and as a private music theory tutor for students in New York City and Philadelphia, my hometown. I have taught both children and adult students, and embrace the challenges that each age group presents. I recently completed my undergraduate training at the New School where I studied violin performance with an emphasis on Jazz and Contemporary Music. Read More

Instruments: Violin Cello Viola Electric Violin Fiddle Music

She also performed with Berklee World Strings, touring and playing with many musicians such as Howard Levy, Glen Velez, and Darol Anger. Jennifer’s compositions have been performed all over the U.S. and in Italy with Berklee World Strings, Berklee Violas, The Unauthorized Personnel and well as other ensembles. Jennifer started classical violin at the age of five and quickly began exploring other styles of music including Celtic and pop. Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin Viola Music

I began teaching private lessons as a sophomore in high school, where at first I had only one violin student. By the time I was a senior in high school I taught 10 students a week, all based on word of mouth recommendation through contacts at my former middle school. My aim for lessons is to present fun yet challenging material in a captivating and exploratory manner. Learning is a very individual experience, thus I employ different mediums and presentation techniques to introduce new concepts and revisit old ones. Read More