Viola Lessons in Los Nietos , CA

Instruments: Violin Viola

...Juilliard allowed me to perform in Carnegie Hall, Avery Fisher Hall (home of the New York Philharmonic), and Alice Tully Hall (also in Lincoln Center, NYC). Upon moving to LA, I have performed numerous times in Walt Disney Concert Hall, and also had the chance to perform with Elton John for a concert at USC and for a documentary about his new album. ... Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin Viola Trumpet Recorder Fiddle

...My goal is always to take students where they are: beginning, intermediate or advanced and help them discover and develop their own love of music. I do this through introducing music that develops their skill and gives them the satisfaction of playing music that they enjoy. ... 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 my work as a teacher I have found that the pursuit of an instrument, though hard work, should fundamentally be enjoyable for the student. Whether it is finding the music that resonates deeply with you, or constructing practice assignments that are clear and achievable within a week, I want to connect with each student I teach and help them to find a regular rhythm in their lessons that keeps them feeling productive.... Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin Viola Saxophone Flute Clarinet Oboe English Horn Acoustic Guitar

...Generally, my students have a varying ratio of technique/scale study to work on the foundations, an etude/short piece study to help connect musical ideas and teach expression, and a solo piece that is prepared over a long period of time, most likely for a future recital.... 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