Violin Lessons in Pelham Manor , NY

Instruments: Violin

...I prompted them to say the first word or words they thought of at certain a part of the piece. We then used their collection of colors, feelings, favorite foods, and other words the Bach Sonata evoked in this class of teenagers to assemble a story to compliment the music. ... Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Violin Saxophone Bassoon

...My teaching methods shift and change based on instrument, skill and age. For teens and adults, I like to find out what type of music my students listen to and gear our training toward using the instrument the choose to become a musician. ... Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola Electric Violin

...I also believe that rhythmic exercises are not emphasized enough in classical instrumental training, and I incorporate such exercises into my own core curriculum. If a student is interested in improvisation, jazz, or pop music, I offer in-depth instruction to performing over chord changes, and other creative violin techniques like playing chords, chopping, and other percussive tools.... Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola

...I am easy-going and understanding but I expect all my students to practise from one lesson to the next and I always set clear and realistic goals.... Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin Music

...I teach violin for all levels and beginner/intermediate piano. I encourage all my students to learn how to read music and have a basic understanding of theory.... Read More