Viola Lessons in Distant, PA

Instruments: Violin Cello Viola

... I received my Masters in Music in 2000 from the University of Denver.  I have taught in public schools and privately over the last 20 years and performed with local and regional orchestras, in chamber music groups for weddings and events and as a soloist in recitals. ... Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Violin Cello Viola Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Ukulele Recorder Oboe Keyboard

...For beginning students who are children, I typically start with Hal Leonard's Essential Elements. It is vital that the student has a solid foundation of knowledge before he or she begins learning solo repertoire. ... Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin Cello Viola Double Bass

...I was accepted, and then I began to perform more challenging repertoire and accomplished bigger musical goals. I also began teaching lessons to beginner students, and then I accepted my first music teaching job in North Carolina.... Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola

...For younger students (less than 5), I think Suzuki method would probably work best! We would focus on small exercises to establish good posture and sound while learning mainly through imitation and listening.... Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola

...If the student is willing, I also like to throw jazz and fiddle music into lessons as well. I find that the more variety of music the student knows, the more well-rounded he or she will be.... Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola

...My students are encouraged to practice by ear, to encourage the love for music. If the student is more advanced, they will begin working on Carl Flesch Scales and Wolfhart etudes.... Read More