Viola Lessons in Green, CA

Instruments: Piano Violin Cello Viola

... I've been actively teaching for nearly 35 years. Teaching children as well as adults. I graduated from Drake University in 1989 with a Bachelor of Music Education. While in college I played professionally in the Des Moines Symphony and was the winner of the Young Artist Contest which afforded me the privilege of featured soloist with the Drake Symphony Orchestra. ... Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin Viola Trumpet Recorder Fiddle

...I have been featured during that time as an on stage soloist and leader of backstage banda groups. I am also associate concertmaster of the California Philharmonic. ... Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Violin Cello Viola Drums Bass Guitar Ukulele Double Bass Acoustic Guitar

...I use a variety of teaching materials for my lessons - here is what I normally use, although depending on the level of the student and how fast he/she can pick up new things, I will make adjustments. o Bass: Vance’s Progressive Repertoire series, Simandl, original exercises, classical, jazz and blues repertoire o Piano: Faber series, Fingerpower series, Czerny etudes, original exercises, classical and popular music repertoire o Strings: Strictly Strings , Essential Elements , Suzuki o Guitar: Essential Elements , original exercises, jazz, blues and popular music repertoire o Drums: 1001 Drum Grooves , Stick Control for the Snare Drummer , popular music repertoire... Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola Fiddle

...In 2013 I graduated from UCLA with a degree in Ethnomusicology, and have since been writing, recording and performing with several ensembles in a variety of genres. I have won competitions as a solo fiddler, in bluegrass ensembles, and with bands performing original compositions.... Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Violin Cello Viola Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Drums Bass Guitar Organ Synthesizer Harp Accordion Harmonica Lap Steel Guitar Banjo Ukulele Mandolin Recorder Lute Electric Violin Fiddle Double Bass Euphonium French Horn Tuba Piccolo Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Shakuhachi Oboe Bassoon English Horn Conga Latin Percussion Keyboard Electric Guitar Djembe Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

...I also believe in the importance of listening to as many professional recordings as possible of the instrument the student is taking lessons on. For adults, I try to find out what each student is interested in and guide my instruction accordingly to their individual needs and interests.... Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin Viola Electric Violin

...If I am requiring my student to perform I need to set that example for them. Most importantly I want them to enjoy music and have fun while learning their instrument.... Read More