Viola Lessons in Verona, NJ

Instruments: Viola

...From there, I formed a stuido of about 7 students ranging from ages 4-10, and some just beginning while others quite advanced for their age. Mostly I just helped them with their pieces for orchestra and their group lessons at school, but during the summers I would often help them move along in their repertoire and give more of my own technical and musical input to expand upon what they had done in school all year. ... Read More

Instruments: Violin Cello Viola Double Bass

...I attended the Hartt School of Music, where I had student teaching experience with students from Pre-K to high school. After college, I began teaching in public school, where I spent 3 years as an orchestra teacher for students grades 4-5, and spent the next 3 years working with upper elementary and middle school students as a general and instrumental music teacher. ... Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola

...Seeing and being a part of a student's progress is one of the most rewarding things I have experienced in my life. I like to make sure the student is having fun as well as staying focused on progress.... Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola

...This is one reason why I believe personal instruction (rather than learning from books or through online resource) is almost a requirement for progressing quickly on violin and viola.... Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Violin Viola

...In addition to my extensive experience in performing orchestral and chamber music, I am also a passionate advocate for composers of our time and contemporary music, as well as historical performance practice in Baroque music.... Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin Viola

...In the study of technique, it is critical that students set attainable goals for themselves, and I help them to organize their practice time with this in mind.... Read More