Viola Lessons in Park Slope , NY

Instruments: Piano Guitar Violin Cello Viola Clarinet Bass Guitar Banjo Ukulele Double Bass Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

...I use String Builder, Essential Elements, etudes, technical studies for each instrument and Suzuki Methods for strings and essential elements for clarinet. I emphasize good posture, holding the instrument and bow properly and correct finger placement. ... Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Violin Viola Electric Violin

...By doing this, the student is much more connected to the music and the exercises that I am sneaking in there. By the end of the lesson they won't want to stop! ... Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola Electric Violin

...I also believe that rhythmic exercises are not emphasized enough in classical instrumental training, and I incorporate such exercises into my own core curriculum. If a student is interested in improvisation, jazz, or pop music, I offer in-depth instruction to performing over chord changes, and other creative violin techniques like playing chords, chopping, and other percussive tools.... Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Violin Viola

...From there we'd proceed to the repertoire we've worked on, which would connect to our work in scales and etudes. I also like incorporating music history and theory into lessons with my students, as I believe it enhances a student's understanding of the music they're playing.... Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin Viola

...I am fully committed to help students understand their obstacles and work past them. In the beginning, students will see more progress than they will later on.... Read More