Violin Lessons in Bentleyville, PA

Instruments: Violin

I devise a unique program for each individual student. I do not beleive in using the same method for every student because of the differences in theways students digest the information. I do offer performing opportunities with piano accompaniment as well as master classes to interested students on monthly basis Read More

Instruments: Violin

I take aspects of different methods and combine them with my own to create a opportunity for the student to explore and experiment with their music, with out developing bad habits. I like to use the Suzuki books as a basis solely for musical progression, but technical set up is catered to differently for each student. The violin is not a naturally held instrument, and not everyone's body is the same, therefore I work with each student individually to find the right set up for their body. Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola

I was born in Montreal, Canada and started to learn violin at the age of four, in my grandmother's music school. My brothers and I attended weekly lessons at the school and music was part of our home life. I quickly developed a passion for music and became a more serious student in my pre-teen years. I participated in numerous youth orchestras and had the honor of performing in Carnegie Hall in New York as concertmaster of Cleveland Youth Symphony. Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola Electric Violin

He also formed part as principal violist in the Sucre Symphony, principal violist of Camerata Bach of Venezuela. Viola Soloist in the Youth Orchestra of Caracas (One of the most Important Youth Orchestra in Venezuela), in which he held international tours. At the same time he was developing as viola instructor for the Simon Bolivar Conservatory. Hector Vásquez has served as a teacher in the system for many years, which is why he knows closely the vision of Maestro Jose Antonio Abreu, founder, and the transforming action of music in the lives of children and youth in the areas underprivileged. Read More

Instruments: Violin Cello Viola

I am a positive, patient and constructive teacher.  I give my students 100% of my attention during their lessons.  I work with students to develop correct posture and positions, strong technique, ability to read music, include music theory and music history as appropriate and work with students to play with musicality and develop their own passion for music.  I work with students at their own pace and where the students are at. Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola

I have the teaching experience as of CMU, Duquesne University, and El Sistema en Venezuela. Have the training , and the privilege of the best schools in The USA, and Europe. Have achieved what not too many violists have, International prizes, world premieres and solos in the best venues like Carnegie Hall, Kennedy Center, and Heinz Hall. Very patient, and caring with students. My students are now in the best orchestras, and chambee groups . Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin Cello Viola Double Bass

I have a "less talk, more play" approach to music. People learn instruments because they want to play music, and that is always the focus in my lessons. While some instructors incessantly talk about theory, history, and other music concepts, I prefer to keep the talking to a minimum and have my students play their instrument as much as possible. I also tend to move at a quick pace, but I always adapt my pacing to meet the needs of the student. Read More