Violin Lessons in Rapidan, VA

Instruments: Violin

I teach children a supplimented Suzuki method, which means I teach the Suzuki Violin Method books with supplimental repertoire in addition such as fiddle tunes and other method books. I introduce note reading from the beginning in the most simple form, and gradually teach them along the way. I use scales, arpeggios, and tonalization to establish a solid technique in my first-year students which enables them to tackle intermediate skills such as shifting and vibrato with ease. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Violin Viola

I choose to work step by step. Not to force them or pressure them on anything. As I mentioned above, having this balance between having fun, enyoing and learning how to be responsible and dedicated, is healthy and efficient! Important is to understand that to learn an instrument, you also need to practice, at least 30 min per day and not just only wanting to have the lesson, because the progress will be very minimal and slow, and the learning process will become very boring. Read More

Instruments: Violin

My name is Victoria S. I am very passionate about teaching violin. I am a certified Suzuki book teacher which is the method I use to teach. I have played violin for over 10 years and I love working with kids and making violin special to them. I took lessons until I was 16ish at EMU preparatory music program. I was always taught the Suzuki method which is a very good teaching method for many instruments because they teach notes later on and we play by ear at first. Read More