Viola Lessons in East Pittsburgh , PA

Instruments: Violin Cello Viola

...I am a positive, patient and constructive teacher.  I give my students 100% of my attention during their lessons.  I work with students to develop correct posture and positions, strong technique, ability to read music, include music theory and music history as appropriate and work with students to play with musicality and develop their own passion for music. ... Read More

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

...For adults, my main goal is to help them become self-sufficient on their instrument. What that means is I hope they will be able to pick up any piece of music and have the knowledge and tools to learn how to play it on their own. ... Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin Cello Viola Double Bass

...I have a "less talk, more play" approach to music. People learn instruments because they want to play music, and that is always the focus in my lessons.... Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola

...I find if one is consistent with practice, usually within a semester (6 months) or earlier, one can play their first song and feel comfortable to perform in public within 1 years time!... Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola

...In these books, the students can learn everything from scales and rhythm to vibrato and shifting from different positions. I like to have students playing repertoire as soon as possible and I find Barbara Barber’s “Solo’s for Young Violists/Violinists” to be great for beginners because the music starts off at the beginner level and gets more and more advanced as the books progress.... Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola

...By trying to find out what inspires the student, I can successfully tailor my instruction to their wants and needs. I also try to get to know the students learning style, since all students learn differently.... Read More