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Instruments: Guitar Voice Violin Viola Ukulele Mandolin Acoustic Guitar
My story in the music begins with the study of Venezuelan folk music. Later, as a violist, I was a founding member of the Youth Symphony Orchestra "Raimundo Pereira" (One of the Orchestras of "The Sistema") in Venezuela. I studied lyrical and popular song with Masters William Alvarado and Inés Feo La Cruz. I have two records production, the first, named Por el Medio Oriente, it is a musical project that fuses the sounds and rhythms prevalent in Middle Eastern music and culture and the second named Preludio y Coda, a romantic CD. Read More
Instruments: Violin Viola Electric Violin Fiddle
Hello, dear musicians! If you are not looking for your typical violin lesson, you have come to the right place. I started playing violin in a Suzuki method program, which taught me the importance of training your ear. I honed in my classical skills, and thereon pursued the unconventional in violin genres my going to Berklee College of Music. It gave me possibility to expand my ear even more with free improvisation, jam band, jazz, rock, funk, blues, pop, Middle Eastern and Latin genres, on top of orchestral and quartet playing. Read More
Instruments: Violin
I have been tutoring for the past four years, and have experience working with students both virtually and in-person. I am not Suzuki-certified, however my teaching style does include a mix of Suzuki and independent materials. I like to teach music theory skills concurrently with technical lessons so that students can reinforce their practical training. I find that this makes the process more enjoyable, whether for young learners or adult students. Read More
Instruments: Violin Viola
Although I do not teach Suzuki method, I do like to use the Suzuki method books as a resource for teaching younger students. The first piece my school-aged students learn will always be one that they know the tune to already: Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, for example. Once students are comfortable in holding and using the violin, I introduce a little bit of note reading at each lesson. For adult students, understanding of the instrument will come much faster, so I love getting my students to play music with which they can focus on making a beatiful sound while still learning the fundamentals. Read More
Instruments: Piano Violin Cello Viola Music Keyboard
Methods will be by case to case basis. Children with be asked to purchase the John Thomson Piano Book series as we first dive into reading music notation, learn our Keys, and begin basic music history. If parents are interested I suggest learning alongside children to help with weekly practice. Adults will be depending on resources and goals - What makes you want to take lessons? - Who and what inspired you to do it -What genre are you looking to play *Classical Music ( My expertise) is a lot of fun but can be very demanding, I will not introduce this material unless requested* Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Violin Viola Ukulele Music Keyboard Acoustic Guitar
For beginner piano students, I have found the Faber Piano Adventures books to be quite successful. For other lessons, I try to tailor them to each student and find materials that fit with their unique music goals. I have drawn from a variety of music resources, as well as my own knowledge, to help students learn through their own unique way of thinking. I believe it is important to build off of the skills that students already have, and to find ways to support them as they grow in other areas. Read More
Instruments: Violin Electric Violin Fiddle
What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
Do what is suggested on the weekly lesson and practice plan. If you cannot cover everything on the list, do what you can, but do it well. Try practicing at the end of the piece first, moving back to the beginning. Find your trouble spots and play with them many different ways. Play scales and scale patterns every day. Consistency is crucial. Fear sneaks in when days are missed. If you are not with your instrument, listen to good examples of your pieces, watch others play, learn to practice with your sheet music alone!
How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
If the child is insistent about starting, over time, visit someone's lesson. Meet with the teacher and if possible, attend an introductory lesson. Ages 6-8 are great ages to start, but make sure that the child has the time during the week to devote to practice. Are there other musicians in the family? If the parents or siblings also practice, the child in question may be ready to take on the challenge too. Also, having the parent involved in the lessons and supportive at home will encourage readiness.
What do you think is the hardest thing to master on your instrument?
The hardest thing to master on my instrument is the fluctuation of dialogue in my head from insecurity to accomplishment. There are days when I feel I know little about the wood and strings I hold, and others when I go straight to the sound, from what I hear in my head to the sounds coming from the violin, viola or cello. Each day is a new beginning. For me, the reality of six decades of playing sometimes clashes with the how far I have yet to go. There is no rule book for internal expectations.
If you weren't a musician what do you think you'd be doing instead?
I started out as an artist. From an early age, I said that I would be one. I did actually win full scholarship to Massachusetts College of Art (1967), but left after only 2 years. If not music, I would have gone on to create large oil paintings, perhaps illustrations for books or would have become an art teacher or a poor starving artist. There are many correlations between the arts and the elements of balance, color, emotion, the inertia of beginnings, and the pride of accomplishment, all of them being wellsprings of music creation.
When did you decide to become a professional musician? Was it a gradual decision or was there a defining moment for you?
At a point in my life I was miserable at my job, feeling that the money did not justify the time spent doing something that was unfulfilling. I began to visualize being happy and fulfilled, warmed by doing something that would connect me to people. After a few weeks I began to add music to my vision. I was playing fiddle at a contra dance one evening when a few PASOW teachers approached me. The Performing Arts School of Worcester was looking for a folk musician to help bring folk music to their established classical program. Things changed dramatically and happily for me then!
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Lori
Searching for violin instruction for an 11 year old beginner. Not interested in a really regimented program, but a steady progression driven by the student.
Malibea
I am interested in securing classes for my 9 year daughter who has had one year of at home violin classes. Our former instructor left the area for school.
maureen
I have 2 daughters 9 and 5. My 5 year old will be 6 on 8/12 and wants to learn to play the violin. My 9 year old will be 10 on 9/10 and wants to learn to.play the guitar.