Violin Lessons in Delray Beach, FL

Instruments: Piano Voice Violin Cello Viola Bass Guitar Fiddle Double Bass Music Keyboard Acoustic Guitar

I am originally from upstate New York and earned both my BM and MME at SUNY Fredonia. I have been teaching private and small group lessons for over twenty years. I also have extensive experience teaching ensemble music in public and private schools in Buffalo (NY), Houston, Madrid, Spain and Chicago. I have also worked as an Adjunct Professor at SUNY Fredonia, Roosevelt University, and Lake Forest College. I have published scholarly articles on music teaching and learning and have presented at conferences worldwide. Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin Cello Viola Double Bass Music

I use the Belwin Mills and String Builder books, also Klengel Technical Studies as well as Harvey S Whistler Position Books. Selected repertoire as the student advances. For beginning adults I try to determine exactly what they are wanting to achieve by starting an instrument at this point in life. For the beginner I determine what kind of talent they have and how to proceed with lessons. Learning an instrument is hard - and practice time at home is essential and must be consistent to progress. Read More

Instruments: Violin

For beginning students who are children,I am using classic methods from Leopold Auer school that produced many notable virtuoso violinist like Jascha Heifetz,Mischa Elman,Nathan Milstein.Once the student has progressed to have a grasp of the fundamentals,I will begin to introduce solo repertoire appropriate for their first recital performance.For adults,I try to find out what the student is interested in,and guide my instruction accordingly to keep the lessons engaging and fun,no matter their ability level Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin Viola

I have almost 15 years experience tutoring Viola, Violin and Piano. I have taught at Manuel Saumel elementary music school and Amadeo Roldan Music High School back in my native Havana, Cuba.  I am always looking for new ways to engage the student with interactive games, and taking advantages of technology . In South Florida I have Taught at The Conservatory School of North Palm Beach, a public k-8 school, Teacher at Spanish River Christian School Violin afterschool program and  Orchestra Conductor at John Leonard High School, teaching students from different ages, backgrounds and musical levels. Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin Viola

I motivate my students by being interactive.With children who are new to music, I use my personal method, which is characterized by providing knowledge while playing interactive games, which helps the children grasp music-related issues. With the older students, I try to inspire them by playing duets, accompanying them, and placing emphasis on a variety of repertoire. Some of them might even perform on the stage in the small recitals prepared by myself every year. Read More

Instruments: Violin

My initial lessons for all ages and levels begin with discussing expectations, motivations, and past experiences with music. Lessons should feel engaging fun, and productive. New players will learn fun ways to read music, feet positions, and hand exercises. Once a foundation is established, we'll learn more advanced skills and solo material. Beginners and intermediate players will always encounter scales and etudes as well as solo material just challenging enough to learn something new and fun enough they'll practice until they rock it. Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin Cello

Will utilize a blended approach with parts of all major methods. I also determine if it is bet for the student to read music while learning how to play or to delay music reading. It is important for me to understand what styles of music is loved by the student. This way will enable me to select the pieces that are exciting and this will guarantee practicing.   Read More