Viola Lessons in Oxford, CT

Instruments: Piano Violin Cello Viola Bass Guitar Organ Double Bass Keyboard

...Practice every day. Even if it's only 15 minutes, practice. Never skip a day. ... Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola

...MyteachingexpiencebeganinformallywhenIwasinmiddleschoolinChinahelpingelementaryschoolstudentspracticeandworkontheirtechnique.MyformalteachingexperiencebeganwhenIwasajuniorincollegeandbeganworkingasaprofessionalteacherontheweekend.Ialwaystrytomakemylessonsfunandfocusonthepostiveaspectsofastudent'splaying.Ihavehadtheopportunitytostudywithworld-classsoloistsandmemebersoftheprestigiousorchestrasandIalwaystrytopassonthewordsofwisdomthattheseteachershavegivenme.Iencouragemystudentstofocusontraditionalgoalssuchascompetitionsandfestivals,butalsopursuepopularmusicandnon-classicalmusic.IhavesuccessfullytaughtstudentsofanyageandIamalsoexcitedtoworkwithnewstudentsandhelpthemdiscovertheirfullmusicalability. ... Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola

...My students have ranged in age from 3 all the way to 83, so I know and understand that there are numerous methods and techniques that go into teaching.... Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin Cello Viola

...I typically begin a piano student's first lesson, with the Bastien Piano series. This is geared at kid's, but, for adults, I use various other beginner books!... Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Violin Cello Viola Bass Guitar Synthesizer Double Bass Music Keyboard Acoustic Guitar

...I am from a family of musicians having grown up in the culture of musical performance on both my mother and fathers side. I graduated from SUNY Empire State with a Bachelors in Music Performance with a concentration in Bass and Piano.... Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola

...I believe the most effective practice is done slowly and with constant thinking. I often tell my students that practicing for 4 hours a day is not productive unless you feel you are always playing and analyzing at every moment.... Read More