Violin Lessons in San Carlos , CA

Instruments: Violin Viola Electric Violin Fiddle

...I usually supplement this beginning process with Essential Elements, before intruducing the Suzuki Method Book 1, Doflein Method Book 1, and rhythmic exercises from the Kodaly method. For my intermediate students, I use a mixture of Galamian bowing technique, emphasis on etudes and position work, Suzuki method, Barbara Barber scales and rep. books, and level-appropriate classical literature, combined with solo repetoire of the student's interest/choosing. ... Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin Viola

...I am a firm believer in building a strong technical base for my students. I do this through scales, arpeggios, etudes, and other excercises. I think it is essential to learn the geography of your instrument because having strong technique makes learning other music so simple! ... Read More

Instruments: Violin

...I believe that above all else a teacher should be inspiring and motivating, especially for younger students. "Dare to be musical" was a phrase that one of my former teachers used and I strive to bring that to every lesson that I teach.... Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola

...And even after I began teaching on my own, she continued to mentor and guide me in my teaching. This was such a valuable way to start: as an apprentice learning from a master.... Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola Mandolin Electric Violin Fiddle Double Bass

...I think it is essential that the study plan is designed to accommodate the student's musical tastes, to allow you to express, through practice, the maximum potential that each music lover has.... Read More