Viola Lessons Montgomery County, PA

Instruments: Violin, Viola

I prefer to teach using the Suzuki books, since I believe it is a well rounded learning of fun music while teaching technique and musical abilities. I expect my students to practice at least 6 times a week. My students are encouraged to practice by ear, to encourage the love for music. If the student is more advanced, they will begin working on Carl Flesch Scales and Wolfhart etudes. I will also hand out music based on the student passion be it movie theme songs, Christian, or Celtic. Read More

Instruments: Violin, Viola

For younger students (less than 5), I think Suzuki method would probably work best! We would focus on small exercises to establish good posture and sound while learning mainly through imitation and listening. When a student is able, I do encourage some theory as to read music fluently and gain understanding of basic musical concepts. At this age, I also encourage weekly technical exercises (scales, etudes) to improve ability and fluidity of playing. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Violin, Viola, Fiddle, Music, Keyboard

During lessons, I am always looking for progress rather than absolute perfection. If I can see that a student is trying, learning from their mistakes, actively thinking about the music we are playing, and is enjoying the journey, I will consider lessons a success. Thank you for taking the time to read my profile! If you are interested in studying with me, or if you have any other questions, please reach out to me here or via email (carynsviolin@gmail.com). Read More

Instruments: Violin, Viola

My aspirations as a violin instructor are to enable students to identify, understand, and assess challenges they contend to search for possible solutions. I am a proponent of self-directed learning, and intentionally create situations in class that allow the students to learn through the unconventional approach. I also encourage students to come up with their own exercises and possible solutions for any challenge they encounter. In order to measure their learning, I require students to demonstrate the process of searching for possible solutions in class. Read More

Instruments: Violin, Viola, Music

What makes my teaching unique is that I embark on a musical journey with my students to discover how music can support their individual interests and needs. It is important to develop a healthy and productive approach to learning an instrument. In turn, it makes the learning process enjoyable and rewarding for the student. I expect my students to practice consistently with attainable and focused goals because it links one lesson to the next. Read More