Jaunter S.

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• Certified Music Teacher

  Certified Music Teacher

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• Levels: Beginner to Advanced

• In-Home Lessons: Yes
• In-Studio Lessons: No
• Ages: 5 & up

Subjects Taught

Piano, Violin, Cello, Music Performance, Music Theory, Viola

Education

James Madison University - Music - 2005-2010 (Bachelor's degree received)
Longy School of Music - Music - 2010-present

Specialties

I currently teach in a traditional method with Suzuki influence for beginners. I will become certified in the Suzuki method this summer. I teach any level for violin, viola, and music theory. Piano and cello I am available to teach at a beginner level.

Lesson Details

My Philosophy

Within the 168 hours of the week I only have one or less to work with the student. The rest of the 167 hours are up to the student to decide how to spend it. Therefore within the one hour that I have with the student the goal is to equip them with the knowledge of what to work on, the ability to fix it, and to continuously provide the tools necessary for consistent growth; In short how to practice. It is up to the student to decide how much information he or she wishes to ... process and retain and ultimately how much he or she wishes to grow.

I believe that learning should be as fun and interesting as possible. I like to find out what excites the student and what their goals are for the future and work off that. I can be either very demanding or relaxed depending on the student. No two people are exactly the same and everyone is treated in such a way. If you allow me to know what it is you would like to know, I will make sure we can get there!

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About

As a Teacher:

I have taught both groups and privately in multiple settings. Some music festivals and camps I have taught at include the James Madison University Spring String Thing and the Hampton Roads Chamber Players Summer Camp. I began teaching privately through a Free Music Program in 2009 and have since been running my own private studio. I have taught students beginning at the age of 4 and enjoy teaching any age student.

As a teacher I enjoy what is known as the "aha moment". ... The moment where the student discovers something new about music and develops a greater self-esteem and love for music at the same time. This moment is one of the greatest moments as a teacher I have been a part of and work to help develop a plethora of them while developing the student's ability to succeed at whatever it is they wish to accomplish.

As a Performer:

I began playing viola at the age of ten in the 5th grade through a public school program that met once a week. Since then, I have developed and fine-tuned my skills through perseverance, hard work, and dedication. My first solo appearance was with the Hampton Roads Chamber Players at seventeen years old. I have studied solo and chamber music at multiple music festivals such as Encore School for Strings and The Castleman Quartet Program.

I have also had experience studying with major orchestral conductors including Cliff Colnot of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. During my time at James Madison University as an undergraduate student I served as Principal violist of the symphony and opera orchestra. I was awarded a finalist position for the Aria/Concerto Competition of 2010 at JMU. Also during my time there I performed at The Kennedy Center for Performing Arts alongside my then teacher, Amadi Azikiwe.

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