Class Overview

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With experience teaching pre-K through collegiate levels and beyond, I specialize in teaching reading fluency to beginners and intermediate/advanced-level violin technique and repertoire. In addition to weekly lessons, my students perform solos in recitals and are encouraged to participate in extra-curricular ensembles. Lessons generally focus on four major areas: scales, etudes, ensemble parts (orchestra and chamber music), and solo repertoire. Music theory and ear-training activities supplement work in these areas. A portion of lesson-time is also devoted to preparing students for entrance and seating auditions, when applicable.

All of my students learn how to read music from the beginning of their playing. For my youngest students, I use fun pneumonic devices such as “pizza box hand,” “flamingo arm,” and “umbrella fingers,” to help students remember, identify, and visualize proper hand, arm, and finger placement. We practice note names and rhythm through singing and memorization games. With these activities, students practice at home on their own and advance weekly between lessons while developing a love for playing the violin.

As a teacher, I re-evaluate and adapt my teaching methods on-the-spot to introduce and reinforce concepts in a patient, enthusiastic, and creative manner tailored to each student. In addition to equipping my students with proper violin technique and nurturing their musical integrity, I am committed to empowering and assisting my students to develop their communication skills and confidence while fostering a lasting curiosity for learning and a genuine love for the imaginative and expressive capabilities of music.

I travel to your home for lessons---this convenience cuts out the travel time for you and your family!