Viola Lessons in Westfield, NJ

Instruments: Violin Viola Fiddle

...I have a curriculum of fun games to play during the lessons that are supplemental to my students' musical and technical development while keeping their spirits high and minds engaged. ... Read More

Instruments: Violin Cello Viola Double Bass

...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: Piano Guitar Voice Violin Viola Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Keyboard Electric Guitar Djembe Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

...I draw inspiration largely from my Rudolf Steiner-inspired pre-college education and my Carl Orff-inspired higher education. Waldorf/Steiner education "emphasizes the role of imagination in learning, striving to integrate holistically the intellectual, practical, and artistic development of pupils" while the Orff Approach "combines music, movement, drama, and speech into lessons that are similar to child's world of play."... Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola

...For beginners who are children, I start with the essential Suzuki method which includes a focus on musical listening imitation, parental involvement (at very young ages) and creating an effortless technique.... Read More

Instruments: Violin Cello Viola Double Bass

...The students at both schools were so inspiring and helped me realize that I want everyone to have the joy of music in their lives. I taught beginner strings at the high school.... Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin Viola Music

...Students at any level complete scales and work on sight reading each lesson. At the beginner and intermediate levels I use Essential Elements, Alfred's, and John W Schwam's method books as well as various solo pieces that are level appropriate.... Read More