Viola Lessons in Stratmoor Hills, CO

Instruments: Piano Voice Viola

I am an experienced and patient teacher, passionate about the versatile beauty of music and all of the ways it benefits music learners. I have been a music maker for just over 20 years, with piano as my first instrument. I began playing the viola in middle school and quickly progressed into advanced orchestras both at school and throughout the city. Though I initially intended to major in music education, once at the University of Minnesota I found myself incredibly drawn to opera. Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola Electric Violin Fiddle

I collaborate with my students to determine their needs and goals. When starting out with beginners, I usually start with Hal Leonard's Essential Elements for Strings. I then transition to Suzuki repertoire. I also include music individual to each student based on their interests. My methods are flexible and designed to draw out the strengths of each student. I like to have open communication with my students, and I like to get feedback from my students about where they are at so I can meet them there. Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola

Dedicated to sharing her passion for music, Melissa ran a thriving private viola studio in Houston, where her students consistently excelled in competitions, earned spots at summer music festivals, and secured scholarships. Furthermore, Melissa has contributed as a chamber instructor at esteemed institutions like the Montecito International Music Festival and the Virtuosi of Houston Youth Orchestra. Notably, Melissa’s teaching expertise extends beyond the viola, encompassing the violin, cello, and piano, particularly with beginners. Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola Electric Violin

My main focus with string instruments is sound development - how to use the bow properly and get a beautiful sound from the instrument first and foremost. I typically use Sound Innovations for Strings for beginning students, and start supplementing with different repertoire as we get further into lessons. For beginning students, we start with a proper hold, left hand set up, and only after that do we get to using the bow so we can focus on getting the best sound possible out of the instrument. Read More

Instruments: Violin Cello Viola

My teaching expedited started in my country . I was a violin and Viola professor in the Conservatory of Music in Guatemala , I have all ages and levels students from beginners to advanced. I have always have a passion of music and I love to share and make it easy for my students . I had my own private studio since 2007 till present . I like to give the student technique because it's a good resource that will help them everyday, at the Same time I'm always motivating my students to keep going , encourage them to join a ensemble . Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola

I hold four degrees in violin performance and have been teaching for nineteen years. I have worked with students ages 2-adult. I have trained students to be professional violinists and worked with countless beginners and amateurs. I enjoy working with all ages and levels. I teach a mixture of Traditional and Suzuki Methods. I introduce note reading at the beginning of lessons even with young children. I often work from several books at a time focusing on pieces, scales and etudes. Read More