Viola Lessons Ontario County, NY

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Violin, Cello, Viola, Drums, Bass Guitar

As a multi-instrumentalists, I use a cross disciplinary approach even when a student is only learning one instrument. I do make use of method books for beginners, and the specific book depends upon the instrument, but I have my own methods and materials which I utilize in my lessons. Building a repertoire is encouraged, and I use the material to assist in instructing in theory and musical communication. My students are taught to be self-sufficient, by way of practice, study, and cultivating an "ear." Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Voice, Violin, Cello, Viola, Electric Violin, Fiddle, Double Bass, Keyboard

My teaching experience began when I was very young. At the age of 15 I started my private studio out of my parent's basement. Within two year's I had a full studio with 20+ students. I worked with those students and in another studio while completing my Bachelor's Degree. I will begin my 17th year of teaching strings to inner city children in my local school district. Additionally, for the last five years I have had the pleasure of teaching very young students (ages 2-5) in a master class setting. Read More

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

I have been teaching for the past seven years since I started teaching as part of my Violin Performance degree at Northwestern University. In the Bay Area, I have been maintaining a private studio as well as teaching at the ViVO El System Program in Sonoma, Amabile School of Music in the Sunset area of San Francisco and the Northern California Music & Art Culture Center in San Francisco. In Chicago, I maintained a private studio as well as studios at the Chicago School of Music and Music House Inc. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Violin, Cello, Viola

I have a relaxed teaching style. And once a student has the basics, I offer them a selection of pieces to play. After all, who wouldn't want to play music they like, rather than something they have to do! The jokes are free, but my teaching is priceless. I am quite aware, that each student advances at their own rate. And along those lines, they are also taught how to practice correctly. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Violin, Viola, Electric Violin, Keyboard

I like to keep my teaching style a balance between being strict but also patient when needed and keeping it fun! I like to have open communication with the student or parents of the student to figure out what kind of teaching style they might prefer. If you want to be challenged and pushed, I can provide more strict instruction to make sure your goals are being met. If a student or their parents prefer to take it easy and just have a good time learning a new instrument, I will also be on board with that! Read More