Violin Lessons Armstrong County, PA

Instruments: Violin, Viola

For beginning students, I initially focus on their setup and how to hold the instrument properly. Having this solid foundation helps in the future to avoid injuries and negative habits. After that, I use the Essential Elements books and Suzuki method books as a guideline with supplemental materials. At this point I would also begin introducing solo repertoire appropriate for a first recital performance. For adults, I try to find out what the student is interested in, and guide my teaching according to their level of interest, keeping lessons engaging and fun. Many times that includes playing fiddle tunes, which is very exciting to me too, since I have been involved in Irish culture since I was young. Read More

Instruments: Violin, Cello, Viola, Double Bass

For beginners, I typically start with Suzuki and/or Strictly Strings, though for bass players I tend to move towards Vance/SS instead. Once the fundamentals are understood, then we begin to start more technical exercises and start to prepare solo repertoire. For students who are more experienced or older, I try to see what specifically they are interested in and incorporate that into our work. I emphasize how important proper posture and playing position is, as more advanced techniques would be hard to do without proper posture and could even cause pain later on. Read More

Instruments: Violin

I am an instructor who will focus on technique and musicality and make lessons very engaging and fun. I have a Master's Degree in Music from Duquesne University where I served as a concertmaster and a Bachelor's Degree from Southeastern Louisiana University where I was contracted musician with Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra. Read More

Instruments: Violin, Viola, Music

ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS 2019-present Southern Regional Education Board State Doctoral Scholar Fellow Louisiana State University Baton Rouge, LA Instructor of Record: MUS 2300, String Techniques Research Assistant to Ann Marie Stanley, Music Education Area Coordinator. Conduct research for individual/collaborative projects and analyze sets of data and information to synthesize relevant findings and conclusions. Research Associate at the Translational Research in Music Group. Research collaborative for creating and sharing music research with and for local teachers and community members. 2017-19 Graduate Teaching Assistant, LSU, Baton Rouge, LA Courses assisted: MUS 3136, Undergraduate Primary Viola MUS 2136, Undergraduate Secondary Viola Teaching Artist at Kids’ Orchestra Afterschool Program, El Sistema USA member. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Voice, Violin, Flute, Piccolo, Keyboard, Acoustic Guitar

My teaching methods are much different than what I grew up with. I remember at times being so worried to go to my lessons. I want my time with the students to be positive, open and understanding. In terms of books and repertoire, I do love using Hal Leonard for beginners. Once fundamentals are in place we can explore repertoire together so that the student is truly learning music they love and enjoy. Read More