Violin Lessons Orleans County, LA

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Violin, Viola, Drums, Bass Guitar, Mandolin, Double Bass, Music, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I understand that as a teacher, my job is to not just teach the instrument or a song, but to inspire a deep, passionate love for music. The teachers that had the biggest impact on me and that I enjoyed the most were the ones who cared the most about my relationship to the music I was playing. Because of this, I make sure the student is always engaged in what they are playing and are enjoying it. Read More

Instruments: Violin, Viola

As a teacher, I always like to get to know my students so I can adapt my teaching to them. I believe that each student is different and progresses at his or her own pace. For each lesson, I like to set realistic goals and I will always encourage my students to communicate any questions they might have. I am always looking for ways to inspire my students because I believe that motivation is a key factor in the learning process. Read More

Instruments: Violin, Viola

Moises is passionate about teaching and educational outreach, and has given numerous masterclasses in schools in the United States and Brazil. He has given masterclasses at FUNDARTE and Pelotas Federal University, and frequently presents masterclasses and coaches chamber music and orchestra sectionals to the Orquestra Jovem Recanto Maestro in Brazil. Moises is Artist-Faculty of the Greater New Orleans Youth Orchestra, teaching chamber music and working with the youth orchestra in rehearsals and sectionals. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Violin, Viola, Drums, Bass Guitar, Electric Violin, Fiddle, Latin Percussion, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I believe in teaching people to be true musicians and tap into their own creative spirits, not just to be technicians at the mercy of what's written for them. With that said, I take a balanced approached between learning traditional fundamentals and some of my own more philosophical approach, drawing on metaphors and analagous experiences to help frame this learning experience in ways the student can relate and understand. I call this The Art of Practice, which you'll be able to apply elsewhere in your life as well. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Violin, Drums, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Mandolin, Electric Violin, Fiddle, Electric Guitar, Djembe, Acoustic Guitar

I'm a creative and eclectic musician who also happens to be an engineer. I believe teaching is it's own art and offering kind and encouraging instruction is one of my passions no matter what subject or age of student I'm teaching. I've gone in radically different directions in my life, through many periods where I would practice several hours a day while in college I barely played at all due to the difficulty of my engineering coursework. Read More