Violin Lessons Fayette County, PA

Instruments: Violin

I've been playing the violin since I was four years old, made my public debut at the Smithsonian when I was 6, and I've performed in numerous ensembles and with artists such as Andres Cardenes, Joseph Silverstein, Rachel Barton Pine, the St. Lawrence String Quartet and members of the Cavani String Quartet, to name a few. I have a deep love for all kinds of music, and one of my main goals is to share that love for music with my students while providing them with excellent guidance. Read More

Instruments: Violin

I am a passionate and dedicated performer, teacher, and music history scholar. From the moment I picked up the violin 20 years ago, I discovered my love for music, and it is this love that led me to obtain a BM, MM, and Professional Performance Certificate in violin. My interest in the historical traditions of classical music also led me to obtain a second master's degree in Music History, where I researched and wrote about the under-represented French composer and violinist Joseph Bologne, le Chevalier de Saint-Georges. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Violin, Viola, Recorder

I began student teaching in the late 90’s when I was in high school. I continued to teach on the weekends throughout college and graduate school at Joyful Sounds School of Music. While studying String Pedagogy at Temple University, I taught for the Community Music Scholars Program, a program in conjunction with the Philadelphia public schools allowing low income students to have private lessons at a reduced rate. After graduate school, I continued to teach at Joyful Sounds School of Music and started my own home studio. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Violin, Cello, Viola, Electric Violin, Keyboard

Having a classical background will prepare you for any type of music you'd like to play down the road, so I believe in teaching the basics first and then encouraging my students to branch out, according to their own interests. I take an individual approach to each student and each lesson. Every time I see you, we'll review and then take a step forward. I strongly believe in going at the right pace for YOU. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Violin, Cello, Viola

In all of my teaching, I combine my students' interests with the leading pedagogy practices in string education to develop the foundational skills of the instrument as well as a fondness for it. There are several method books that I use such as Suzuki, Schroeder's Cello Etudes, and Fiddler's Philharmonic, however, I tailor each lesson path to each student based on student interest as well as proper sequencing. I generally start with these method books, especially for cello, for beginning students. Read More