Viola Lessons in New Irving Park, NC

Instruments: Piano Violin Viola Synthesizer Electric Violin Fiddle

I love to ask questions about the student's thought process, and you will commonly see me "break down" technique into smaller, more digestable pieces. I will also take the time to discuss the musical setting of the piece to give the performance more context. For example, did you know that Mozart's Violin Sonata No. 21 in e minor was written around the time his mother passed, and is the only instrumental piece he wrote that rests in e minor? Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin Viola Fiddle

For beginners, I would start with basic fundamentals such as naming the strings and the notes on each string. Next I would move to scales, chords, and arpeggios. After that is established, I would focus on different bow movements such as staccato and pizzicato. The next focalization would be on shifting from first position to third position on the viola. I would also introduce vibrato during this time as vibrato adds so much life and texture to the music. Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola

Ive been performing violin for almost 20 years, teaching for 15 years, and running my violin studio here in NC for the last 6 months. I currently teach for Kidsnotes in Durham, as well as running my own music studio, and I am able to teach children of any age. My specialty lies in identifying the needs of every student, and providing them with the tools, performances, and motivation they need to achieve greater heights! Read More