Violin Lessons in Old West End , OH

Instruments: Violin Viola

...I try to give immediate and concrete feedback at all times and my students know to ask for clarification if they need to. I believe in teaching all aspects of music along with violin or viola. ... Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola

...If possible, I prefer to teach for an hour at a time. I will likely be spending a lot of time on technique. This is an area in which most are deficient, and will greatly limit the player's expressive capabilities. ... Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola

...I try to introduce my students to different styles and genres of music. Their repertoire ranges from dances and songs to variations, concertos and sonatas. In order to be able to play such an array of genres, one requires what I like to call a "laboratory of skills".... Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Violin Viola Bass Guitar Synthesizer Banjo Ukulele Mandolin Lute Electric Violin Fiddle Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

...I create play-along videos, so that kids have something specific to practice at home. I use "Read this First" as a note reading book. Students play along with me and also by themselves at lessons.... Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Violin Viola Ukulele

...I typically start violinists with the Suzuki method books and I start my piano and guitar students with the Alfred and Essential Elements books. Once the student has progressed to have a grasp on fundamentals, I will begin to introduce solo repertoire appropriate for their first performance.... Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin Cello Viola Fiddle Music Keyboard

...Students who are involved in an orchestra are also invited to bring excerpts of their music to their lessons so that I can help them to feel confident and prepared at playing tests and auditions.... Read More