Violin Lessons in Downtown Scottsdale. Amazing Teachers.

I have been playing the violin for 18 years and teaching for 10 years. My curriculum includes a heavy emphasis on sound quality and correct, relaxed technique, followed by musicality and a well rounded music education. My goal is for students to be well versed not only in how to play violin, but also be knowledgeable in music history and theory. I believe that students should enjoy their music lessons while utilizing their individual learning style.

I am a string specialist. That means I teach and play violin, viola, cello, double bass, guitar, bass guitar, mandolin, ukulele and piano. I earned B.A. earned from the University of Northern Colorado, Greeley Colorado where I was a double major in classical guitar and double bass. In my senior year I was the recipient of the Annual Concerto Contest where I performed the "Concerto in A Major" on double bass with the University orchestra for the spring concert. I have played in both professional and semi-professional orchestras in Colorado and Arizona. I believe that any student will practice more if he or she likes the music they are playing. Periodically I will ask a student to give me a name of a piece of music that they would like to learn how to play. I notate it for them, often simplifying the rhythm and chords in Finale NotePad and give it to them free of charge. I teach students how to play music on their given instrument. Not just how to play the instrument but working on ...

Experienced teacher, teaching for 20 years at universities as well as beginner and intermediate students. Building a strong foundation and cultivating musical expression, I have successfully prepared students for auditions and helped them pursue their goals. Lessons are customized to the needs of each student. All ages and levels, professional or for fun are welcome!

Keri has over 20 years of experience with various styles of music, including Classical, Jazz, Pop, Folk, Celtic, Bluegrass, and Country. She customizes your lessons around what your specific needs and goals are! If you want the classical training, or if you just want to learn pop tunes, Keri will provide the knowledge and tools for you to do it.

Keri has her B.M. in Jazz Studies, and knows all the ins and outs of jazz theory, improvisation, and ear training. Keri has also studied classical music from age 4, and has learned advanced materials, including the Bach Sonatas/Partitas and Paganini's Caprices.

All lesson books and copies of music are included in your lesson rate! You do not need to buy outside books - Keri will provide these to you, based on your musical goals.

Tori is a Norman based violinist, music theory enthusiast, and violin teacher. She has over 9 years experience teaching private lessons and has been playing the violin for 17 years. Some adjectives she would use to describe her teaching method are: encouraging, adaptive to each student, fun, focused, rigorous.

She has two degrees in music: a bachelor's degree in musical arts with a violin emphasis from Oklahoma Baptist University and a master's degree in music theory from the University of Oklahoma. While at OBU, she was a two-time winner of the annual concerto competition, and was inducted into the prestigious Pi Kappa Lambda honors society. During her time at OU, Tori presented papers the Oklahoma Music Theory Round Table and the Pacific Northwest Graduate Music Conference.

I believe in a friendly, comfortable atmosphere between teacher and student that promotes the optimal mindset for the student to progress, and to believe in themself.

Technique-wise, there will be lots of work on intonation, tone production, and accuracy of rhythms!

Musically, I like to ask the student for their own ideas, and offer my input afterwards. Music is an expressive art, and the teacher's job is to help the student best express themselves.

I tend to let students play everything that they have practiced for me before making comments. Using my tablet, I notate all ideas and corrections on a pdf version of your music, and email the pdf to you after the lesson.