Viola Lessons Washington County, PA

Instruments: Violin, Cello, Viola, Double Bass

For beginners, I typically start with Suzuki and/or Strictly Strings, though for bass players I tend to move towards Vance/SS instead. Once the fundamentals are understood, then we begin to start more technical exercises and start to prepare solo repertoire. For students who are more experienced or older, I try to see what specifically they are interested in and incorporate that into our work. I emphasize how important proper posture and playing position is, as more advanced techniques would be hard to do without proper posture and could even cause pain later on. Read More

Instruments: Violin, Cello, Viola

I am a strings teacher, teaching privately for 10 years and in public schools for 7. I graduated from Elizabethtown College with a Bachelors of Music in Music Education, with a concentration in violin. I am currently pursuing my Masters in Orchestral Conducting at Messiah College. Strings students can expect to improve week to week in their technique. I teach students strong foundational techniques in order to develop their abilities. I use a mixture of both technical exercises and repertoire to help any student to play with freedom, confidence, and expression. Read More

Instruments: Violin, Viola, Music

ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS 2019-present Southern Regional Education Board State Doctoral Scholar Fellow Louisiana State University Baton Rouge, LA Instructor of Record: MUS 2300, String Techniques Research Assistant to Ann Marie Stanley, Music Education Area Coordinator. Conduct research for individual/collaborative projects and analyze sets of data and information to synthesize relevant findings and conclusions. Research Associate at the Translational Research in Music Group. Research collaborative for creating and sharing music research with and for local teachers and community members. 2017-19 Graduate Teaching Assistant, LSU, Baton Rouge, LA Courses assisted: MUS 3136, Undergraduate Primary Viola MUS 2136, Undergraduate Secondary Viola Teaching Artist at Kids’ Orchestra Afterschool Program, El Sistema USA member. Read More

Instruments: Violin, Viola

I am a passionate musician and teacher with 11 years experience teaching orchestra grades 4-12 in PA public schools. I graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 2008 with a B.S. in Music Education and an emphasis on violin, and from Boston University Online in 2012 with a Master's in Music Education. I have performed in various ensembles all over Central PA, on both violin and viola and I am a violinist in the West Shore Symphony Orchestra. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Violin, Viola, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Ukulele, Euphonium, French Horn, Tuba, Oboe, Bassoon, Music, Keyboard, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

The first lesson is often very relaxed and focused on the student's learning style. I will then start with one of the many beginner books that I feel will suit the student. Often that depends on the age, experience, and knowledge. I want the music to push the boundaries, but not too difficult. My students will focus on slow, steady, and consistent practice schedules. It tends to aid in the discipline required for music. Read More