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My main goal is to give each student the tools to be successful on their own. This is important because most progress is made outside of the lesson. This includes music reading and general knowledge of the music. I feel that success comes from the student feeling that THEY have accomplished something.
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My teaching experience began in the Chicago public and private schools in the 1970's. Wanting to have the ability to work with a student on a one on one basis, I went into business for myself as a private teacher. From 1976 to 2010 I taught music in a music store that I co-owned in the Chicago area. During that same period I worked with several universities with the Methods of Private Instruction in the area of Music Education. Currently I work from a private studio in my home.
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I have a strong background in teaching ages 3-50+, from pre-Twinkle Suzuki students to the collegiate and professional level. I have extensive experience with one-on-one and group instruction. I was a chamber instructor for the Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestra Program for 6 years, directed the All University String Orchestra Chamber Program, and lead violin and viola sectionals for both programs. I instructed the High String Fundamentals Class through the University of Wisconsin-Madison as well as the String Pedagogy, Repertoire, and Literature classes. I taught through the Community Music Lessons Program at the UW-Madison for 7 years, was an instructor for a non-profit community music program, Madison Music Makers, and was the University's liaison for community music programs in which I managed, supervised, and coached university students to work with children in Madison community music programs. I have been teaching violin privately for 14 years and began teaching viola at the UW-Madison in 2011. I have extensive experience preparing students for auditions in youth and summer programs, colleges, and orchestras.
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I began teaching while in High School, picking up some of the extra students my mother was not able to fit into her schedule. I have been teaching part time ever since, through college, and more recently building up a larger student base. I recently relocated to Chicago from the country, and 6 of my 7 students at the time decided to stay with me and switch to Skype lessons. I am a fan of the Suzuki method and reccommend consistant practice, repetition, and reasonable challenges with rewards that students are able to work toward. I include music theory in my teaching right from the start, which aids in long term retention, as well as a deeper understanding of what they are playing. I teach everyone four years of age and up, and also have experience working with students of all ages with learning disabilities.
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I'm a passionate, friendly, and motivated instructor who loves working with children and adults of all ages. The most important thing for me is to be able to share my love of music, both through performing and through teaching. In 2009, I graduated from the American University in Washington, DC with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Performance. Most recently I graduated from Northwestern University with a Master of Music degree in Viola Performance. Performing all over the world has been one of the best perks of being a musician, and I've had the opportunity to perform in China, Latvia, Scotland, Ireland, and England, as well as in various United States cities, including Chicago, New York, and Washington, DC.
16 Years
Since We Started
41,456+
Happy Customers
10,769
Cities with Students
3,123
Teachers in Network
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