Violin Lessons Gaston County, NC

Instruments: Piano, Violin, Viola, Synthesizer, Electric Violin, Fiddle

I've had the pleasure of helping and mentoring countless colleagues and fellow students through my career. I've learned through the years that there is no one single curriculum to rule them all. I tend to see them like The Pirate's Code...just a guideline. Musicians bring more than just their ability into the classroom; they also bring their personality! Likes, dislikes, family, favorite foods, favorite video games...they all contribute to the musician that they are, or aspire to be. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Violin

Music is my biggest passion and something I love sharing with my students. I first began taking music lessons at the age of nine and quickly took to piano. A few years later I also began studying the violin. At a young age I fell in love with music and its ability to express emotion and connect people. This is what I hope to pass on to my students. I work diligently with each of them to find the method of learning that works best for them because I desire to help cultivate their love of music. Read More

Instruments: Violin, Fiddle

In addition to performing, teaching is a huge part of my musical life. I’ve been teaching private violin lessons for over ten years and love helping students build a strong foundation, develop their confidence, and enjoy the process of learning music. I’ve worked with students of all ages and levels, from beginners to advanced high school and college players, and I tailor my approach to each student’s unique learning style and goals. Read More

Instruments: Violin

Eventually, a students love for the violin will naturally lend itself to a desire for further violin instruction. Students who desire violin instruction progress the fastest. I give students the amount of instruction and new information that I believe they can handle but that will also help them progress as rapidly as possible without overloading them. Focus on technique: Over the past few years, I have been learning that there are key violin playing technique principles that many teachers and violinists do not understand. Read More

Instruments: Violin, Viola

It is a wonderful thing to see my students develop a passion for music! Therefore it is important to know that each student will progress at their own pace. I encourage students to make time each day, whether it is only 5 mins, to their violin. Practice makes BETTER! Learning an instrument is just as challenging and time oriented as if you were learning to play a sport, or new language. Read More