Viola Lessons in Sewickley, PA

Instruments: Violin Cello Viola

... I have taught in public schools for 12 years teaching strings/orchestra to elementary, middle and high school students.  I have taught students individually, in small groups and in large groups and orchestras. ... Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola Electric Violin

...System Method: The Juilliard School - Ivan Galamian violin method books, Principles of Violin Playing and Teaching, and The Contemporary Violin Technique. -Orchestra training: EL Sistema - Venezuela (The National System of Youth and Children's Orchestras and Choirs of Venezuela) ... Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin Cello Viola Double Bass

...I have a "less talk, more play" approach to music. People learn instruments because they want to play music, and that is always the focus in my lessons.... Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola

...For younger students (less than 5), I think Suzuki method would probably work best! We would focus on small exercises to establish good posture and sound while learning mainly through imitation and listening.... Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola

...If a student has difficulty in a passage, I try to avoid statements like “you missed that note” and instead steer towards asking questions like “what would happen if you relaxed here?” Or “What does this passage remind you of?” I find that lessons centered around this teaching style are enjoyable for everyone and, even more importantly: they help students learn how to teach themselves how to practice.... Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola

...I'm a passionate and motivated teacher who loves working with students and sharing my love for music. In 2007, I graduated from Pensacola Christian College with a minor in music with a performance focus on the viola.... Read More