Violin Lessons Suffolk County, MA

Instruments: Violin, Viola, Electric Violin

I am a violinist and violist living in Boston, Massachusetts. In 2012, I graduated from the University of Central Arkansas with a Bachelor of Music degree in Performance. Since then, I have been teaching professionally and privately and I have worked with students of all ages and skill levels. As a performer, I have worked with several professional symphonies in Arkansas, Texas, and Massachusetts. My primary musical interests are the violin and viola, but I am also interested in other things like guitar, banjo, and beat making. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Violin

When teaching new students, I think it is very important to understand the student's experience with music. Doing this allows me to cater my approach to each individual student. During lessons and when planning for them, I use this knowledge to find the best way to convey information. Usually lessons are once a week so at end of each session, I write down 2 to 3 goals that I want the student to start working towards. Read More

Instruments: Violin, Viola

I have performed with various symphony and chamber orchestras, including Yerevan State Symphony Orchestra (viola), Lowell Philharmonic Orchestra (violin), Chamber Orchestra of Yerevan State University (violin, orchestra's concertmaster), Chamber Orchestra of Moscow State University (violin), Chamber Orchestra of Yerevan State Theatre of Opera and Ballet (violin), Chamber Orchestra of Yerevan State Polytechnic Institute (viola). Read More

Instruments: Violin

I find joy in helping students achieve their goals. I always aim for high quality, but also make the process fun. If the goal is to sound professional, I make sure we spend a good amount of time working on scales, etudes, and learning the essential classical music like the Bach six Sonatas and Partitas. I like the Galamian violin playing methods, and find them very effective to teach. I do this with almost all levels of students, as it solidifies the technical skills of a performer, allowing them to express themselves musically. Read More

Instruments: Violin, Electric Violin, Fiddle

Armed with a solid base of violin, I was invited to begin teaching at the prestigious Performing Arts School of Worcester (PASOW), and was required to begin Suzuki teacher training. I thank Ms. Arlene Betteridge, the Director of PASOW for her faith in me and giving me numerous challenges over the 7 years I taught at PASOW. My love of teaching groups and individuals of all ages since 1997 propels me every day. Read More