Viola Lessons in Hudson, MA

Instruments: Violin Viola

I am a patient, enthusiastic instructor passionate about working with all kinds of students! In May 2023, I graduated from Boston University with a Bachelor of Music in Viola Performance and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy. I took German all throughout college and have a 3+ year streak in German and Spanish on Duolingo! I recently performed with the Altschuler Summer Music Institute in Rimini, Italy through the Clare Hodgson Meeker Fellowship. Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola

I aim to teach technique to students as a tool for musical expression. I emphasize the fundamentals of comfortable, natural playing posture so that each student can produce a beautiful tone with confidence and ease. I use our lessons as a safe space to learn the art of practicing, allowing students to progress individually between lessons. I teach students to listen to themselves critically - to actively reflect on what they are pleased with and what they want to improve in their playing. Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin Cello Viola Music Keyboard

Methods will be by case to case basis. Children with be asked to purchase the John Thomson Piano Book series as we first dive into reading music notation, learn our Keys, and begin basic music history. If parents are interested I suggest learning alongside children to help with weekly practice. Adults will be depending on resources and goals - What makes you want to take lessons? - Who and what inspired you to do it -What genre are you looking to play *Classical Music ( My expertise) is a lot of fun but can be very demanding, I will not introduce this material unless requested* Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola Flute Fiddle Piccolo Music

I'm a musician, a music educator, and music researcher. I enjoy teaching and sharing my passion for music with students of all ages. I received my Bachelor of Music in Music Education from Furman University in Greenville, SC and received my Master of Music in Music Education from Boston University in Boston, MA. I'm a certified music educator in the state of South Carolina and Massachusetts. I perform regularly on the flute and the violin but have had experience learning and playing other instruments such as viola, cello, bass, trumpet, trombone, and piano. Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola Saxophone

This was amplified by invaluable learning experiences at masterclasses with world class musicians such as Jaime Laredo, Stefan Jackiw, Mihaela Martin, Alvaro Parra, and David Coucheron. During the years of private studies, I participated in several local and international competitions and received a gold medal at the "Classival" International Competition (Canada, 2010), and 2nd Prize at the MMTA and Young Promise International Competitions (Boston, MA). While at NEC, I won a series of concerto competitions and made my orchestra debuts with the NEC Youth Philharmonic, Waltham Philharmonic, Nashua Chamber, Concord Symphony, and Belmont High School orchestras. Read More