Viola Lessons in Oakley, CA

Instruments: Viola

I'm very passionate about music, and I love teaching and sharing my love of music! I have been studying music since I was very young--piano, violin, F horn, trumpet, baritone, but my true love is the viola. My viola teacher attended New England Conservatory of Music, and I have learned a lot from her, and as an advanced player, I'm still learning! I play with the Kensington Symphony Orchestra, and actively participate in the CMNC and Crowden Adult Chamber Music programs. Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola

Each of my students is an individual with specific needs. I learn from all of them to help me be a better teacher, but keep in mind that they will have different strengths and proceed at different rates - and that's okay! I also believe that learning the violin is not a race to the end of book 10, but rather a journey, and that each student's place along that journey comes in many shades of grey. Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola

I participated in several occasions at the year-end Concerts of the IUBA of the University of Colima, in which only the best students are invited each semester to participate, thus acting in all semesters of 2005-2008, 2010 and 2012. I have participated in Master Classes of the various Academies of the IUBA of the University of Colima; With the Professors: Boris Vayner (Russia) in 2009, winter 2011, Michael Klotz (USA) in 2010 and summer 2011, 2014 Sergei Kravchenko (Russia) and 2014 Yunil Jin (Korea). Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola Mandolin Electric Violin Fiddle Double Bass

I am an Italian violinist with more than twenty years of concert music experience in Europe, the United States and Latin America. I trained from classical music, but soon I started my journey through folk and etnic music, starting from the music of the mountains of my region to get to Balkan and gypsy music. I have recorded 4 albums and countless tours with Italian French and Mexican international bands (Taluna, Guajiro Calentano, Circo Zoé .. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Violin Viola Saxophone Flute Clarinet

I'm an experienced and caring instructor who loves to see students empowered in their own creativity and excellence. I received my Bachelor's in Music Education from Ithaca College in 1988. I have recorded and released three projects so far that have received radio play internationally and been on the charts on college public radio. My travels performing music in the U.S. and beyond have enriched my life immeasurably and I love sharing the spark of imagination with my students. Read More

Instruments: Violin Cello Viola Electric Violin Music

I have been teaching private lessons for 12 years or so! I encourage students to take weekly lessons, practice daily and participate in competitions and recitals within school and outside of school! I also teach students of all ages. Encouraging regular practice on a consistent schedule is one of the key points I like to emphasize for younger students, as it tends to help the student progress and gain a passion for the instrument. Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola Music

During the years of my undergraduate studies I participated in several projects with the emphasis on teaching pedagogy and performance. I was involved in a string project at Sacramento State University, where I had the opportunity to learn effective pedagogical methods in academic and performance spheres, and incorporate them in my practices working with teenage musicians. Throughout the years of my studies I participated in different musical festivals: Monterey Jazz festival, Baroque music festivals, and Festivals of Russian and Spanish music. Read More