Viola Lessons in Centereach, NY

Instruments: Piano Violin Cello Viola Electric Violin Fiddle

...In 1996, Oleg was invited to perform with the Houston Festival Orchestra as Concertmaster under the the button of Maxim Shostakovich, son of the the great Russian composer, Dmitry Shostakovich. ... Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin Viola

...I am a performing violinist, however I am most passionate about teaching and also playing chamber music. I began my musical studies playing the piano at age 7 and the violin at age 9. ... Read More

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

...Passing on the knowledge and works of composers and artists from yesterday to today. I set realistic goals for my students that are achievable and rewarding. I tend to look on the positive side of each performance and I teach through kindness humor and respect.... Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola Electric Violin

...I like to focus on intonation heavily, as anything other than excellent intonation is not good playing, in the words of a former instructor. I also encourage creative expression in my students, and will often ask them to try different methods of playing a single phrase in order to increase the depth of their musicality.... Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola

...I also like to use the Carl Flesch scale book with students to get them in the habit of practicing their scales and arpeggios every day. As for etudes, campagnoli, kruetzer and Mazda are 3 examples of etude composers I like to have my students learn.... Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin Viola Music

...Students at any level complete scales and work on sight reading each lesson. At the beginner and intermediate levels I use Essential Elements, Alfred's, and John W Schwam's method books as well as various solo pieces that are level appropriate.... Read More