Viola Lessons in Evans City , 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 began teaching lessons in college when I was in a piano pedagogy class. At that time, I also began teaching private band and string instruments. I had a student teaching experience where I was able to teach band instruments with students in grades 5-8.... 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

...For people just picking up the instrument for the first time, I find “Essential Elements for Strings” to be a very helpful because it addresses basic technical issues and throws in fun songs and pieces along the way.... Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola

...I prefer to teach using the Suzuki books, since I believe it is a well rounded learning of fun music while teaching technique and musical abilities. I expect my students to practice at least 6 times a week.... Read More