Viola Lessons in Foster City , CA

Instruments: Violin Viola Electric Violin Fiddle

...For my beginning students, I start out with a mixture of my own exercises, as well as basic songs using open strings, string crossings and rhythms, before moving to songs with basic fingerwork on one string (scale plus rhythm based). ... Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola

...For more advanced students, I listen to what they are able to play, or open my Suzuki books to help pinpoint their level. If the student has already begun playing songs in another methodology with which they are already comfortable, we start with that. ... Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola

...I helped Valerie write and edit script and performed examples for her DVD series on violin technique. At the same time, I'm teaching note-reading in fun ways.... Read More

Instruments: Viola

...Memorably, I just completed a semester at San Francisco State University, working with a coach from the Alexander Quartet alongside music majors at the school. I feel lucky to have excellent teachers, and want to share that knowledge with people who are learning viola for the first time, or at the intermediate level.... Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola

...I like playing with my studens, they always seemed somewhat more motivaded to practice and improve faster so they are able to play music at a level thay they can enjoy it.... Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola Mandolin Electric Violin Fiddle Double Bass

...The approach to the violin with the orthodox method can be particularly frustrating. The technique is important but equally important is to develop the ability and taste of playing together right away.... Read More