Viola Lessons in William Penn Annex West , PA

Instruments: Violin Viola

...Then I will transition into technique, without it being too boring, so Schradieck, Wolfhart, etc., but I like to co-mingle it with simple songs, for enjoyment. Then, while maintaining technique, would work on fun songs, whether it be Vivaldi concertoes, or Irish jigs, or a chord progression in E minor, or an opera aria! ... Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola

...For my beginning students, I usually start them off with Hal Leonard's Essential Elements. The book is good for teaching the fundamentals and getting practice with the first part in learning violin/viola. ... Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola

...I typically use the Suzuki books because I like the progression of music, and think that the material is well-organized. I don't use the Suzuki method, however.... Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin Cello Viola

...I have gained valuable experience in the American educational system at the Nelly Berman School of Music, Haverford School for Boys, as ‘Artist in Residence’ at the String Theory Schools and more recently Musicopia, PRYSM – Philadelphia Youth Orchestra and Temple University.... Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin Viola

...My own career as a performer and understanding of the competitive nature of classical music performance informs the standards I set for my students. Though I am willing to to provide casual lessons to the amateur or hobbyist, I will mentor serious students to pursue achieve the highest standards.... Read More