Viola Lessons in Woodbury, CT

Instruments: Violin Viola

...Ibelieveeveryonehasthepotentialtobeagreatmusician,itisjustamatterofdisciplineandfocus.Whilepracticingisdefinitelyimportant,itisn'taboutjustspendingtimewithyourinstrument,itisaboutpracticingthecorrectway.BypracticingthecorrectwayIamreferringtopropertechnique,breakingdowndifferentaspectofyourplaying(bowarm,lefthand,etc),andsettinggoalsforyourpractice.Iencouragemystudentstostartexperiencethejoysofperformingevenattheverybeginningandworktofindsolorepertoirethatisaccessibleandalsofun.MusichasbroughtmesomuchjoyandasateacherItrytofindwaysformystudentstoexperiencetheexcitmentthatplayingmusicoffers ... Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin Viola

...I started playing the piano at age 3 and the violin at age 12. I have always been involved in the perfomring arts. I have been teaching for over 25 years. ... Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin Cello Viola

...In addition to teaching, I also play piano at major charities and fundraisers, including the Democratic Party Convention. I can teach classical or popular music, and pride myself, and getting students to learn quickly and correctly.... Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola

...Since I was in high school, I have been very passionate about teaching violinists and violists of all ages and levels. I began playing at the age of four studying the Suzuki Method and mainly use the Suzuki Method to guide my teaching.... Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola

...I believe the most effective practice is done slowly and with constant thinking. I often tell my students that practicing for 4 hours a day is not productive unless you feel you are always playing and analyzing at every moment.... Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola

...My favorite book for beginner/intermediate student is the 'A Tune a Day' book series. I love that it works on basic technique and also has fun tunes that even beginners can start to play.... Read More