Violin Lessons in Watts, CA

Instruments: Guitar Violin Mandolin

...I don't have any set methods of teaching. I alter my methods around the personality of each student. I do, however, try to teach by ear as I believe that will allow one to unlock the true potential of their musical gifts. ... Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola

...I often let students have a choice of which solo piece they get to play, as I have witnessed many past students rise to the ocassional to learn a piece they are passionate about! ... Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Violin Cello Viola Drums Bass Guitar Ukulele Double Bass Acoustic Guitar

...I use a variety of teaching materials for my lessons - here is what I normally use, although depending on the level of the student and how fast he/she can pick up new things, I will make adjustments. o Bass: Vance’s Progressive Repertoire series, Simandl, original exercises, classical, jazz and blues repertoire o Piano: Faber series, Fingerpower series, Czerny etudes, original exercises, classical and popular music repertoire o Strings: Strictly Strings , Essential Elements , Suzuki o Guitar: Essential Elements , original exercises, jazz, blues and popular music repertoire o Drums: 1001 Drum Grooves , Stick Control for the Snare Drummer , popular music repertoire... Read More

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

...I also use the Essentials for Strings book so students can learn their scales and rhythms. For winds, I use the Standard of Excellence or Essential Elements method books.... Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola

...I think that music lessons need to be an exciting learning experience. I try to find out what inspires the student to practice and come to their lesson eager to learn.... Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Violin Cello Viola Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Drums Bass Guitar Organ Synthesizer Harp Accordion Harmonica Lap Steel Guitar Banjo Ukulele Mandolin Recorder Lute Electric Violin Fiddle Double Bass Euphonium French Horn Tuba Piccolo Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Shakuhachi Oboe Bassoon English Horn Conga Latin Percussion Keyboard Electric Guitar Djembe Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

...I encourage this by setting realistic goals for my students at each lesson. Acknowledging accomplishments helps fuel a students desire to progress and this makes students eager to learn more.... Read More