Viola Lessons in Rego Park, NY

Instruments: Piano Violin Viola Electric Violin Fiddle Music

I enjoy the process of getting to know my students, what they like to do, what music they listen to and what are their momentary aspirations. After getting to know them little by little, I would shape my teaching process accordingly to the students personality. I always focus on being a positive influence in all of the places I find myself, acknowledging every little accomplishment that my students make. Progress becomes more real when acknowledged. Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin Cello Viola

In terms of overall approach to teaching patience, encouragement, understanding, and inspirations are some of my best tools. Each student's personality is different, of course, and my job is to figure out what is most inspiring for each student and what they respond well to. While self-discipline is an important part of learning an instrument (and to learning anything in-depth) I've found that when students feel inspired, they commit to their instrument and that they find it to be very gratifying. Read More

Instruments: Violin Cello Viola Double Bass

I am warm and caring, and love to make my students laugh! I find that making mistakes can be much more beneficial than striving for perfection, and use these moments as crucial learning tools for students to move forward. I set goals with, not for, my students, and ask them to self evaluate before I give them my feedback. I provide students with detailed, structured practice plans that work with their schedules, and have high expectations for their time with their instrument (with, or without me). Read More

Instruments: Violin Cello Viola

The best feeling as a teacher is seeing my students progress and take pride in their playing. I take an individual approach to every student, understanding that each person learns differently and will have different strengths and weaknesses. I always make sure to reward my students for their progress and make sure they know that everything can be achieved with hard work. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Violin Viola Saxophone Drums Bass Guitar Banjo Ukulele Mandolin Electric Violin Fiddle Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

Highlights include performing with: Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks, Abigail Washburn, Clay Ross, Jayme Stone, Jacob Jolliff Band, Loudon Wainwright III, Mark Guiliana, Jeff Taylor and more. Bobby has recently been heavily involved in recording with chart-topping pop artists in the US. He is most recognized for playing violin on Grammy-award winning album folklore, by Taylor Swift. He has also recorded for Clairo, Lourde, Diana Ross, Bleachers, Phosphorescent, Florence and the Machine, and more. Read More

Instruments: Voice Violin Cello Viola Lute Electric Violin Fiddle Latin Percussion Music

Music is a powerful gift that should be shared with everyone. As an educator my mission is to develop a life long love for music and the capability to expresses themselves with it so they can connect with others around the world. As well as to use the process of learning music and the skills that come from it in other aspects of their lives. Music has always been a passion of mine since I was a young child. Read More