Violin Lessons Union County, NC

Instruments: Violin, Fiddle

My lessons are tailored to each student’s unique learning style, and I strive to create a calm, thoughtful, and positive learning environment where students feel both challenged and supported. Over the years, I’ve also led sectionals for high school and college orchestras, coached youth ensembles, and worked as a teaching assistant at the university level. These experiences have deepened my understanding of how students learn and how to adapt my approach to help them succeed. Read More

Instruments: Violin, Viola

As a believer in the "magic" of positive reinforcement, I don't see any other way in encouraging my students to make progress. During a lesson, we first review material that was assigned to practice from the previous lesson. Clear instruction on how to make progress is given, as well as practice goals for the next lesson. Then, it's time for new material! At the end of each lesson, we write down practice goals in a notebook the student keeps. Read More

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, Guitar, Violin, Cello, Viola, Trombone, Electric Violin, Double Bass, Music, Keyboard, Acoustic Guitar

I believe that music should be fun. I think students are more engaged and willing to practice when they are actually enjoying what they are learning, and music is an amazing thing, so it should be engaging! I am a lighthearted and easy going teacher, and I am also experienced in many different areas of music. This allows me to really tailor my lessons to my students needs. I will make sure to pick repertoire that is both interesting to you and educational, whatever the genre may be! Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Violin, Cello, Viola, Electric Violin, Fiddle, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I use Hal Leonard's Essential Elements books for all of my strings classes. Depending on the student's playing desires, I introduce a wide variety of solo pieces and can help shape effective performance skills. For violin, viola, and cello I typically focus on the following methods, depending on the student's playing desires: Basic Music Theory Posture Positioning Bow Articulation Plucking Sight-Reading Practice Techniques Music Performance Improvisation I offer beginner to advanced style lessons for violin. Read More