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Instruments: Piano Violin Viola Fiddle Keyboard
My musical life has been extraordinary. Born in Mpls. MN, I attended the Aspen Musical Festival before my departure to Vienna Austria for Master studies in Violin/viola and piano. Scholarship intended for one year ended up a 25 year tenure, teaching, performing in Vienna and raising a family. I returned to the US to become executive director of a music school in MN. I was able to start new after school music programs for elementary schools throughout the district, start an orchestra program and open a theater program for kids. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Violin Cello
I try to strike a balance between music lessons being serious and being fun. I expect my students to practice almost every day and I expect that the parents will be part of keeping them accountable for scheduling that practicing. Lessons are a combination of learning technical skills and learning songs, which usually are mostly classical songs with a few contemporary songs thrown in for motivation. Read More
Instruments: Violin Viola
I have been playing violin and viola for over fifteen years, and over the course of that time I have studied piano and theory as well. My piano background has helped immensely in teaching strings, and I highly recommend piano experience for any musician, though I don't require it. I have been teaching for over three years and have greatly enjoyed sharing my passion with students. A consistent practice schedule and help from parents is essential to the success of any musician, especially young musicians, and I highly encourage this. Read More
Instruments: Violin Cello Viola
The most enjoyable and quickest way to learn is to be in a supportive, nurturing environment, instructed by a master of the craft, while given the most effective body of information on how to do it. Read More
Instruments: Violin
For beginners, particularly children, I use the Suzuki method due to the emphasis on learning the instrument before learning how to read notes. I do this in part because, regardless of method, listening to experts play pieces that you are working on is a big part of string playing, and the Suzuki method has become standardized enough that the beginner and intermediate pieces have readily available recordings. Once a baseline of the instrument is established, I add outside repertoire and workbooks. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Violin Cello Viola Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Drums Bass Guitar Organ Synthesizer Accordion Banjo Ukulele Mandolin Recorder Electric Violin Fiddle Double Bass French Horn Tuba Piccolo Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Oboe Bassoon English Horn Conga Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar
I am an instructor who tailors lessons based on the student's desires. Having been a performer since I was 13 years old, I work as a musical coach. My performing experience varies from pop, rock, country, jazz, hard rock, contemporary Christian and classical. I am a classically trained pianist and vocalist. Currently I play in a trio that performs regularly at nursing homes. I love bringing joy to the elderly by playing their favorite sing alongs as well as teaching them current music. Read More
Instruments: Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar
What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
In the beginning of learning a new skill, whether it be a new scale or a new solo, I always recommend using a tape recorder (or app) and a metronome. Recording yourself and playing that recording back may seem uncomfortable at first, but I find students love hearing their improvements from day one and on for themselves. In addition to the recordings, a metronome can be incredibly useful when learning to fluently play a new scale or passage. Having the appropriate phrasing and timing is also quite practical when playing in a band situation, so these skills can pay off in a big way!
How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
A student's readiness for lessons is based on a number of factors that may be present in some and not in others. A big pre-requisite for taking lessons, particularly in younger students, is a genuine interest in learning the instrument. A student who is not interested in the content obviously will not retain the information as well as one who is passionate about what they're learning. As far as an age range goes, I've seen students as young as three take music lessons. However, kids usually form a genuine interest in learning around 7 and up from my personal experience.
When will I start to see results?
That question is sometimes more difficult to answer than people give it credit for. Typically, I do not like to put timetables or due dates on a student's progression. Doing this is an easy way to demotivate and un-inspire even the best of players. Instead, I encourage students to set personal goals for themselves. This teaches the student the incredibly useful skill of taking accountability for their own progress. If a student sets a goal for themselves, it's not their instructor who keeps them honest, it's themselves. And that is the true measure of progress.
Why did you choose your primary instrument?
I chose the guitar for a few reasons, but they can be summed up in two words: Jimmy Page. I grew up listening to classic music that my dad had on in the workshop all of the time, such as Led Zeppelin, Van Halen and Guns N Roses to name a few. I didn't know what the feeling was I got when I listened to this music when I was younger, but as I got older, I recognized that feeling as inspiration. I was inspired, fascinated and most of all engaged by guitar oriented rock, so when I was in my early teens, I decided I wanted to learn how to do it myself.
When did you decide to become a professional musician? Was it a gradual decision or was there a defining moment for you?
I decided to be a professional musician pretty much the second I felt the intense happiness I experienced at my first public performance! The first band I'd ever played in got booked to play at a small benefit show and it was off to the races from there. Eventually when I found out I could get payed for my skills is when I decided to focus on music as a career and not simply as a hobby. It was a gradual shift from being a hobbyist, but I also played it safe and kept a consistent day job. Looking back in retrospect, I could have gotten when I am now alot faster by just jumping in!
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Siddharth
My 12 year old som has expressed desire to learn playing the violin. We are looking for a teacher who can help him learn and enjoy the process of learning.
artemis
I have a 8 year old.her teacher is on maternity leave and we need a temporary effective violin teacher to help her with reading notes and her school orchestra pieces.
Sri
Looking for a violin teachers who teach my 12year old. He is a beginner. I'm looking for teachers who can travel to my home. I m looking for 45mins lessons.