Violin Lessons in Parker, CO

Instruments: Violin Cello Viola

Well I have always thought every is different and I will always use different methods for each individual. But I usually use for beginners String Builder (Samuel Applebaum) All for strings Suzuki For intermediate I used the same books but more advanced it will be Suzuki 3 or 4 it depends of the student And advanced I will like to hear them play first and from there decide what do they need . Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin

I am a passionate and driven leader striving to bring light to the world through music. I started piano with my grandma when I was two and picked up the violin when I was eight. I was graced with a lot of opportunities to perform in middle school and high school with fiddle groups and jazz fusion groups as well as a quartet, playing weddings and special functions before I entered my undergrad. Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola Electric Violin Fiddle

I have experience with a wide-range of children and can accommodate a variety of cognitive and emotional needs. However, I do teach all ages. My youngest student was 4, and my oldest was 72. I have been teaching violin since 2017. Every student's musical journey is unique and I work with their individual strengths to help them achieve their goals. I use a classical foundation to advance a student's skills, and I use other styles of music to keep students motivated. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Violin Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet

I always explore different methods that might fit the age and personality of the student but for keyboard lessons I have found success with the Alfred Piano Method. Instrumental lessons usually follow the method book that is selected by their school band director. Beyond that I have a large library of supplementary music to expand the students interest with new styles and composers.I'm very flexible with the method books and after I get to know the student I can select a method that would work the best for instruction. Read More

Instruments: Violin

I try to understand the needs of my student; musical, technical, personal. We are all different, so we start from different points. There are no superior and inferior starting points, for we never know where the shortest paths lie. The following are the bare necessities: 1) Realistic Goals. Reaching those goals will give the student satisfaction and encouragement to proceed further. 2) Making Progress, no matter how small, every lesson. A journey is movement. Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola

It depends! Everyone is different and Melissa’s goal is to tailor each student’s lesson depending on what work’s for the student, learning retention, and most important, having passion. When it comes to strings instruments such as the violin and viola, the common teaching methods would be Essential Elements book and/or Suzuki books. Everyone is different therefore not everyone is going to be taught the same way or follow the same pace. Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola

Nothing is more rewarding than seeing one of my students develop a passion for music! I tailor things to each students age, level and goals. I think anyone is able to learn an instrument and understand that we each learn and approach things differently. Some students are more oral or visual learners. I encourage students to practice at least four days a week and keep a practice log. Young stundents are rewarded by stickers for their weekly practice. Read More