Violin with Kristen T.

I am an experienced performer-educator & teacher trainer specializing in addressing the whole musician. Up until recently, about 60% of my work has been traveling or in person and 40% has been virtually with other independently owned organizations. Between my experience on stage in symphonies across the nation in a leadership position, to concerto competitions, fiddle contests, and touring with major classic country acts, I draw on this active performance history to impart confidence & enjoyment in your playing. As a lifelong learner, I enjoy continuing education in the form of national/international music conferences, teaching workshops, and regular observation of other music professors to maintain community connection & to bring my students the best and most up-to-date information. Building a strong foundation in the elements of playing by ear, note reading, music theory through interactive games, sight reading , technique, reading chord charts, improvising, and more. We can mix and match any or all of these elements according to your needs. And since every student is unique in their learning styles, the teaching approach is completely tailored to the individual student and material is picked by the student! I can show you how to organize a practice session to accomplish more in less time, create a beautiful tone from the first bow stroke, play pain-free, and even identify chinrest/shoulder rest setup for optimal comfort & bow angle. My job is to work myself *out* of a job by equipping you with the skills needed for you to explore & interact with any and all parts of the musical world on your own terms. My ultimate goal is to help you develop a lifelong appreciation for music in its many forms! Do you have a dream piece you've always wanted to play, perhaps a concerto or sonata? I'll show you exactly the techniques you need to get there in a positive and nurturing setting, with joy and without extra fluff. Are you well on your way, but you've hit a wall in progress and need to get unstuck? I can help you identify and correct a Maybe you're a classical violinist/violist that wants to cross over to more commercial music without your classical technique being an immediate giveaway. Interested in creating your own content? I can show you at least 3 different ways to learn how to play your favorite songs, create multi-screen harmonies with yourself, read violin tab, and more! All are welcome--children and adults, total beginners to aspiring professionals. There's many possibilities for creating your unique sound, and I'm here for it...let's get started!