Violin Lessons in South San Gabriel, CA

Instruments: Piano Voice Violin

In college, I taught a handful of beginning violin students. Throughout college and my years post grad, Ive taught private and group dance lessons and focus on technique and confidence. I apply the same concepts to my music lessons and love helping students discover their personal voice. I encourage regular practice and personal compositions. Every student is different and I am hopeful to find the system that works for each one. Read More

Instruments: Violin

Firstly, I think building a good rapport with my students is important in establishing a comfort level that is conducive to learning. I've found that students(especially children) are more engaged, ask more questions, and have more fun in the lesson if the teacher makes an effort to connect with his or her student. Developing good fundamentals is a big part of how I teach, students end up progressing faster with a solid grasp of the fundamentals. Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin Cello Viola Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet French Horn Piccolo Oboe

For stringed instruments, I uses the Suzuki method for teaching the basic repertory of the instruments. This method is an ear training method in which the student plays by ear. It starts out very simple so students of all ages can learn and progress very quickly. For learning to read music I use one of the method books like "A Tune a day" or Strictly Strings which teach the fundamentals of read music and music theory. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Violin Cello Viola Mandolin Acoustic Guitar

Ms. Circe D. offers private lessons of cello, viola, violin, Guitar, Mandolin and piano lessons, at your home, or over Zoom for all ages and musical abilities. Her experience teaching music comes from very early in live. She started teaching at age 12 in Venezuela at El Sistema Program. In addition, Ms. Circie D. facilitates ensembles and recitals for her students, from beginning through advanced levels, to further her students studies. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Violin Cello Accordion

I love teaching! I want you to be my student. I have studied at Cal State Northridge and I currently have 30 students. I teach cello, violin, guitar, accordion and piano. I am a session musician and orchestra musician. I have played in bands and pop groups and recorded with many many artists. Including: Nostalghia, Saint Motel, Chelsea Wolfe, Tes Elations, Pastilla and many more. I can teach any genre of music. Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin

I stress the basics: scales, arpeggios and chords for piano and scales and double stops for violin. In regard to the piano, I have students practice each hand alone before combining them. Generally two pieces are assigned for students to work on and that work is continued for several weeks. I emphasize sight reading and rhythm. These are two aspects of music that are difficult for many. In regard to reading, the names and purposes of the various signs and symbols must be learned. Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin

I use different book series, depending on the age and level of the student. For young students, I start with the little Mozarts book series, lesson books, and workbooks. For older students, I will either use Bastien or Alfreds lesson and workbooks. This is mixed with a classical and folk book. We also work on theory, and making sure we know our intervals. Students also learn about key signatures and recognizing sharps and flats. Read More