Violin Lessons in Westgate, OH

Instruments: Violin Viola

...I believe in the "one thing" lesson. If a student can improve on just one thing in a lesson than that lesson was successful. My past students would probably say I am overall a nice guy but incredibly picky when it comes to perfecting a piece and hold each of my students to a very high standard. ... Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola

...We must hold ourselves to a very high standard while also realizing that we have come a long way from where we started. If a student has the most basic aspects of playing down (e.g. bow hold, left hand position, can play a a very simple melody), I will require at least an hour of daily practice. ... Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola

...I am a graduate of National Kiev Conservatory of Music with Master Degree in both Violin Performance and Music Education. After graduation from conservatory I worked full time in the State Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine for 10 years and then another 8 years in national Kiev Opera and Ballet Theater.... Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Violin Viola Bass Guitar Synthesizer Banjo Ukulele Mandolin Lute Electric Violin Fiddle Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

...Eventually kids can gather together and play as a group if they wish to do so. I start with memorization, and easy ways of writing down the songs... and eventually kids will learn to read music, after they've secured a basic technique.... Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Violin Viola Ukulele

...Record yourself practicing. It may seem a bit exposing but sometimes hearing yourself on a device as opposed to under your ear can best show you what it is you are doing wrong.... Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin Cello Viola Fiddle Music Keyboard

...My cello teacher in High School, Patie Pinkston, helped me to see that the only person standing in the way of reaching my goals as a performer was myself.... Read More