Viola Lessons New Haven County, CT

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Violin, Cello, Viola, Trumpet, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer, Mandolin, Recorder, Fiddle, Double Bass, Acoustic Guitar

I Developed a unique method of teaching string composition from beginners to advanced students as well as in the areas of Improvisation and Composition .  Moreover, I enjoy teaching to a diverse age population and a variety of styles from each instrument I teach. Moreover, I have developed students' original compositions, for 2nd year students and for those older students to explore more levels. I compiled them in individual books, so that they can learn from each other which proved to be successful. Read More

Instruments: Violin, Viola

Jamie Spillane and orchestral conducting with the UConn Symphony Orchestra director Harvey Felder.  I graduated in 2014 with a Bachelor of Arts in Music and in 2016 I earned a Master of Science in Music Education at the University of Bridgeport. I am currently the music director of the Northeast Connecticut Community Orchestra where I conduct an all volunteer string orchestra of 30 people in two seasonal concerts every year. In addition to conducting, I play viola with with two Connecticut based orchestras, perform with local chamber groups and created a program of English Music for Viola and Piano which premiered a piece which had not been previously been performed in public for 100 years. ( During the day I am an elementary and middle school orchestra teacher at a magnet school where I started the string program in 2018. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Violin, Cello, Viola, Bass Guitar, Organ, Accordion, Ukulele, Double Bass, Keyboard

I posses extensive classical music and music pedagogy trainings. All my musical knowledge and expertise was attained in Eastern Europe. I play and teach piano, upright bass, bass guitar and a range of other instruments. Over the years I taught basic piano, the beginner violin, viola, cello and a variety of school instruments such as recorder and xylophone. I also teach advanced music theory, harmony and basics of composition and orchestral arranging required for music colleges. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Violin, Viola

Suzuki and Traditional Methods Read More

Instruments: Violin, Viola, Electric Violin, Fiddle, Music

With beginner students, regardless of age, I start with the Suzuki pre-twinkle exercises to build a solid foundation of technique, as well as starting ear training exercises and note reading practice. Once a student has mastered the pre-twinkle fundamentals, I move to the first two Suzuki books, and supplement with etudes tailored to the student's level and musical interests. My philosophy is that learning should be organic and enjoyable, so I do my best to introduce repetitive and uninteresting exercises only when necessary, and to make them as entertaining as possible when I do so. Read More