Violin Lessons in Sewickley, PA

Instruments: Violin

...I spent two years of college at the Cleveland Institute of Music, finished my Bachelor's of Violin Performance at Carnegie Mellon where I studied with Andres Cardenes, and I'm currently part of the Caroga Chamber Players in New York. ... Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola Electric Violin

...He formed part of the most important Orchestra in Venezuela, Sinfónica Simón Bolívar which has worked closely with such conductors as Claudio Abbado, Sir Simon Rattle, and Daniel Barenboim. ... Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Violin Cello Viola Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Ukulele Recorder Oboe Keyboard

...I encourage this by setting realist goals and incorporating sight reading into every lesson. Acknowledging accomplishments helps fuel a students' desire to progress, and makes students eager to learn more.... Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin Cello Viola Double Bass

...After that experience I accepted a job in North Carolina as an orchestra director. I also taught choir students, and I taught private piano and string students on the side.... Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola

...If a student has difficulty in a passage, I try to avoid statements like “you missed that note” and instead steer towards asking questions like “what would happen if you relaxed here?” Or “What does this passage remind you of?” I find that lessons centered around this teaching style are enjoyable for everyone and, even more importantly: they help students learn how to teach themselves how to practice.... Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola

...I prefer to teach using the Suzuki books, since I believe it is a well rounded learning of fun music while teaching technique and musical abilities. I expect my students to practice at least 6 times a week.... Read More