Violin Lessons Dupage County, IL

Instruments: Violin, Flute, Ukulele, Recorder

My love for teaching began in college. I was able to enter and observe a variety of music classrooms. I enjoy being able to help students achieve and seeing them create music. I have noticed that music is constantly evolving and we have to evolve with it. Therefore, I try to combine classical music with pop music when I teach. It is important to be introduced to a variety of compositions. Read More

Instruments: Violin, Viola, Music

I am a registered Suzuki teacher through Book 3 and love teaching students of all ages and abilities. I aim to highlight the joy that learning music brings. Music has been a foundation in all facets of my life, teaching lifelong skills such as tenacity, patience, and a love for collaboration and I hope to share that with my students. I believe in building a strong foundation that leads to beautiful tone, minimal pain, and long-term enjoyment. Read More

Instruments: Violin, Electric Violin, Music

I prefer the Suzuki books for students who are just learning, and even for intermediate students the higher level Suzuki books can be beneficial. I believe a mix of modern and classical music is a great way to gain interest and momentum in the violin. Pieces we are interested in have a much greater effect than those we don't care about. I also find music theory to be an important part of any musical performance. Read More

Instruments: Violin, Viola

My teaching experience dates back to my highschool days and have been consistently teaching students in my home studio for the last 10 years. Encouraging regular practice on a consistent schedule is one of the key points I like to emphasize for younger students, as it tends to help the student progress and gain a passion for the instrument. I've also found that a combination of classical and modern music can go a long way in helping students enjoy the violin/viola and motivate them to practice and continue to learn. Read More

Instruments: Violin

For beginning students who are children, I typically start with Suzuki. Once the student has progressed to have a gasp of the fundamentals, I will begin to introduce solo repertoire appropriate for their first recital performance. For adults, I try to find out what the student is interested in, and guide my instruction accordingly to keep the lesson engaging and fun, no matter their ability level. I believe that learning music has to be an enjoyable process so students can be inspired to practice and excel at playing their violin. Read More