Violin Lessons Queens County, NY

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Violin, Cello, Viola

You can get away with Just fifteen minutes of practice each day and you will still see improvement, but only if it is consistent. For those that aren't necessarily interested in going down that road, that's ok! In the end it's about what is fulfilling to you. I am always more than happy to make our time more exploratory and free form. This is especially important with very young students, though I'd encourage this attitude with all ages. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Violin, Saxophone, Clarinet

I tend to stress fundamentals when it comes to what my philosophy of teaching is. I argue that the more time is spent on fundamentals, the better technique the student will have later on. The challenge comes into play with the fact the fundamentals can get tedious and boring! It is my duty to share creativity and fun ways of practicing the basics so my students can grow while enjoying what they are doing! Read More

Instruments: Violin

For very young beginning students, I usually start with Shirley Givens' Adventures in Violinland. After some time, I like to switch to the Suzuki books to encourage training their ears. Each student is very different, and I cater and switch method books based on each student's individual need. For all ages, I encourage them to listen to violinists they enjoy on YouTube, and choose pieces they want to learn. Even if what they choose is a challenge, I believe they will be more inspired to work hard to learn the piece if they chose it. Read More

Instruments: Violin, Viola

I started teaching a few students in high school as an assistant for my private teacher at the time in NYC. I helped one prepare for a big audition as well as gain skills and tips to improve his practice sessions. In college I had a very young student under a suzuki program. She had weekly lessons with me as well as a certified Suzuki teacher. I reviewed all of her lesson material with her and guided her through the Suzuki repertoire. Read More

Instruments: Violin, Viola, Electric Violin, Fiddle, Music

I do everything to ensure my students are learning at their best rate while also having fun! This includes specific weekly and semester-based goals as well as constant open communication. Each student has different motivations that can change over time, so I change the nature of the lessons as the student continues to grow and clarify their goals as a musician. For younger students, I play as many games as possible that directly apply to what we are learning. Read More