Violin Lessons in Florissant, CO

Instruments: Piano Violin

I use the Suzuki method for violin and the Alfred curriculum for piano. The Suzuki Method really focuses on the ability to train the ear first before reading music. I believe it is important to teach music reading skills as well as playing by ear. My hope is to guide students early on and teach good technique from the start so that they will not have to change bad habits later on. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Violin Saxophone Clarinet

My lessons are structured with attention paid to the fundamentals of each instrument and the fundamentals of music. I have learned that when a student practices a mistake over and over it remains a mistake. I immediately slow the student down and concentrate on just a measure or even two notes to accomplish correct rhythm, fingerings, articulations and phrasing. When the student can successfully play a passage correctly then the work turns into fun music making. Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola Fiddle

In 2008 Nerea started working in schools through numerous Artist and Residency programs, helping children create their own songs, preparing performances, and combining poetry with music. In 2013 Nerea moved to Dubai where she taught music for 5 years in International, American and British schools. She also performed regularly throughout the region for weddings, corporate events, embassies, business councils, 5 star hotels, etc. Nerea has recently re-located to start a new-life in the beautiful state of Colorado where she teaches and performs regularly Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola

For young beginners, I use a lot of the Suzuki Method of teaching. Music games, pitch recognition and rhythms are all introduced as games during the lessons. My adults study from a combination of pieces, exercises, scales and duets. I think understanding the pieces you are playing is important so students learn how to recognize key signatures and time signatures. I have many students participate in school orchestra and youth orchestra programs so students are coached on how to prepare, how to audition and learn how to cope with nerves. Read More