New Almaden Violin Lessons

About Me

Educated in Russia, St. Petersburg Mussorgsky School of Music, classically trained, with over 20 years of teaching experience, in addition to violin I teach Music Theory, Music History, Sight Reading and Ear Training to children and adults of beginning to advanced level. I utilize several teaching methods to best suit the needs of a student and make lessons enjoyable and productive. I introduce my students to a variety of styles while teaching classical techniques for lifetime skills. In addition to teaching, I play with South Bay Philharmonic,Campbell String Orchestra, and an instrumental Ensemble featuring Klezmer Music, Russian Tangos, Brazilian Choros, and Astor Piazzolla.

About Me

I started music in third grade when I started studying violin. I played in many school orchestras as well as with groups. After high school, I started studying electric bass and singing. I studied bass with Myron Dove who later played with Carlos Santana. I studied singing with Robert Bernard who was an opera coach in Palo Alto, California and was coaching Joan Baez at that time.
During the 80's I played bass and sang with my original band "The Tearmagnets". With The Tearmagnets, I warmed up stages for the likes of Robin Ford, Ric Emmett of Triumph, Clarence Clemmons (Sax plyer for Bruce Springsteen), Bourgeois-Tagg, Ronnie Montrose, Rory Gallagher, Tony McAlpine (Currenty with Steve Vai) and many other famous international acts. In the 80's my original song "Insanity" won 8th place in the Haight Ashbury Free Press song of the week beating our Jerry Garcia that same week.
In the 90's I returned to my first love, classical violin. I also played in several country bands as...

About Me

Attended the University of Notre Dame du Lac in Indiana; graduated in 2009 with a Bachelor's Degree in Music Theory and History (as well as Graphic Design).

Deer Valley High School Orchestra, 2001–2005 (concertmaster, 2003–2005)
East County Youth Orchestra, 2004–2005 (concertmaster)
Los Medanos College Orchestra, 2004–2005
Notre Dame Symphony Orchestra, 2005–2009

Held together a high school quartet from 2003 to 2005; led and brought the quartet to CMEA (California Association for Music Education) competitions, earning Superior rankings for all performances.

As part of the Notre Dame Symphony Orchestra, I have toured in the Midwest, Florida, Guatemala, and at Carnegie Hall with the Chieftains in New York. Also recorded with the Notre Dame Folk Choir on their album "Songs of Saints and Scholars".

Being a younger teacher, I teach beginning to intermediate violin to all ages (5 and up), but specialize in dealing with younger kids — music should be brought...

About Me

I come from the greater Modesto, CA area. I am a veteran music teacher with over 19 years of teaching vocal and instrumental music. i have taught both in the private and public sectors.

I hold a current music teaching certificate with a BA in Music Education, MA in Elementary Education, and an MA in Reading/Music Focus.

I believe that anyone can learn to sing or play a musical instrument. I am passionate about teaching music and the joy that comes from learning music.

I am experienced in the areas of vocal and instrumental performance through concerts, recitals, musicals, community service, festivals and competitions.

I am a classical and traditional music teacher with many new contemporary styles of teaching music.

My atmosphere of teaching is fun and nurturing!