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Here are just a few of the many teachers offering Violin lessons in Manhattan . Whether you are looking for beginner guitar lessons for your kids, or are an adult wanting to improve your skills, the instructors in our network are ready to help you now!
Instruments: Piano Guitar Violin Synthesizer Fiddle
My musical lesson or lecture is a creative process where there is no teacher and students, but there are senior and younger colleagues who create in common this process of creativity. The creative growth of the student is defined not by quantity of the learnt homework, but by quality of employment and display of his creative activity in any process. I should always take into account interest of the student and direct him on his way, chosen by him: (classics or another stiles). Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Violin Organ Electric Violin
Seeing a student thrive and succeed is the number one goal for a teacher. Understanding the student is important to me, as it would greatly help me in producing an effective and practical lesson plan. In my experience, rewards in accomplishing small tasks goes a long way for the student. Read More
Instruments: Violin Cello Viola Electric Violin Fiddle Music
The methods I use always dependents on that student. Everyone learns in different ways making it so important to cater to each students needs. I strive to creating a lesson plan specific for that student. I find by doing so that they are more passionate and progress much faster. I like to focus on learning technique, ear training, and theory through many styles, as well as explore different kinds of music. Read More
Instruments: Piano Violin Cello Viola
I like to stay flexible and work with students on their interests. Together, we can work to achieve their goals. My main goal is for students to enjoy and love music and their instrument. Read More
Instruments: Violin Viola
My teaching experience is quite varied. I've taught young children as a member of Mimi Zweig's pedagogy classes, and I currently teach group classes to 3rd-5th graders here in NYC. I've taught chamber music to teenagers in Indiana University's Summer String Academy and to adult learners in Montreal. I encourage regular practice and strong fundamentals, but I also sincerely think that although there are many ways to teach and to learn, the best ways always are enjoyable. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Violin Cello Drums Banjo Mandolin Fiddle Orchestral Percussion Music Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar
My teaching style involves tailoring my lessons to each student's specific needs with an emphasis on ear-training and proper instrument technique. I like to get going on music that moves the student as quickly as possible, so we will use music that is of high interest to the student to develop the ear, learn a bit of theory, and put in the work that will allow the student to really unlock their instrument. Read More
Instruments: Piano Violin Cello Viola Electric Violin Fiddle
As an instructor, its important to me that my students are developing both their skills and their love for music at an equal rate. I do this by assigning exercises and material that will be both rewarding and fun for the student. I also set timely goals so that they have something to look forward to in their next lesson. During my lessons, I also do a lot of mirroring (showing how I play a certain passage with my instrument) so that they can visualize the proper implementation of a passage. Read More
Instruments: Piano Violin Cello Viola Double Bass Keyboard
What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
Quality over Quantity, every time! Make sure to drill the fundamentals at least once a day, and to play them well, rather than quickly. You should always play scales slowly, as to avoid as many mistakes as possible.
Never underestimate the power of a quick 15 minutes with your instrument. You can even repeat the 15 minute practices 2-4 times a day, to get anywhere between a half-hour to an hour of practice a day!
Daily practice is the only thing that can 100% ensure improvement. Practice should be thoughtful, not rushed. Practice should require a full focus on the task at hand and be away from any distractions.
How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
Can they sit for 15 minutes and do something educational? (read, write, color, etc)
Do they know their ABC's, 123's, or are getting there pretty well?
Do they enjoy music?
If the answers to all of these questions are "yes", your child is ready.
You may think that your child is too hyperactive to start, but I find that involving physical activity with the music lessons hepls hyperactivity a lot. Hyperactive children simply have a lot of energy, and an instrument is a wonderful thing to put energy into.
When will I start to see results?
After the very first day, guaranteed.
If you're asking when they'll be able to play a song, it all depends on the age of the child, and how much work they put into studying their music when I'm not around.
What is your favorite style/genre of music to play and why?
I don't even listen to this too often in my spare time, but...classical, baroque, and romantic music is a time capsule, and I LOVE performing it.
I'm a big nerd about history, and I love to learn about people gone by. You learn so much from an artist from studying their work. Schumann's frolicking urges, Tchaikovsky's deep suffering. Sometimes I feel like I can hear Mozart laugh with glee when I play his work.
It challenges my fingers, challenges my mind, and gives me insight to the artist within.
When did you decide to become a professional musician? Was it a gradual decision or was there a defining moment for you?
One of the conducting mentors I look up to most is Jeffrey Grogan. As a small child, he was helping out at the Mason Gross Orchestra Camp. He told us, "If you want to be a musician, make sure that there's nothing else you truly want, even a little. Because it's competitive out there. And it's real hard. And if you have something else you're good at...maybe you should consider going for that, first."
And I asked myself on that day if there is anything more that I love than music. Often, I make sure to ask myself that question again, and I arrive at the same answer. I have yet to regret my decision. Every day is wonderful.
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