Naugatuck, CT Violin Lessons

Instructions are based on custom curriculum for every student. The curriculum is based on student's desires and abilities and compiled from multiple sources.

The student will be instructed on the basics of proper playing techniques, music theory, and musicianship. They will learn to read music and also play by ear which will make them a well rounded player.

I work with students to improve both their technique and musicality. The technique that I teach emphasizes ease of movement, which helps violinists both avoid injury and control their playing. We work on this technique through exercises like scales and through the pieces of music that students work on. I give students pieces of music that target both their interest and level, (challenging but not too challenging) in order to inspire confidence in and excitement about their playing.

From Beginners to Auditioners, I love to teach and help you grow! I use student friendly materials that include learning by playing duos and choosing pieces that help you move forward. If you have an audition coming up and need help preparing I am happy to work on any pieces with you. If you have holes in your technique I
will give you the answers to help fix them.

I teach music the way it was taught to me, and I had in my opinion some of the best teachers in the world.

I like to start every student with a unique approach to their individual playing style. I work closely with the student from the first minute of the first lesson, first simply getting to know the student's comfort level with material, playing style, and proficiency level. From there I go into specific topics that need improvement - for some students, this might be basic techniques, and for others may be advanced concepts. I like to walk the line between nurturing and tough love - I think that the best teacher is the experience of stepping outside of your comfort zone, with someone there to point you in the right direction to walk.

For the dedicated, adventurous, and creative student.

I create a space for the intelligent and inquisitive to explore what is possible through music, using the violin and other instruments or the process of music production as an opportunity to develop their personal voice.

You can learn and master an instrument, and I will help you do that, but there's more to it than that.

You can create music in a way that makes your life better. Through mastery of an instrument, or the skills of music production, you can see the world through a more colorful lens.

I teach violin, piano, voice, music production, composition, and songwriting.

I have been playing the violin for 29 years, and have been teaching for 16. I am very friendly and personable, and teach to the individual student's needs and desires after basic skills are learned. Want to play classical? We can. Want to play show tunes? We can. Want to play pop music? We can. I believe that you learn best by playing, and I believe in positive reinforcement. I teach children from age 7, and all ages of adults, beginners to advanced. I have performed professionally for many years, and have experience in overcoming performance anxiety. I coach for auditions, but love to teach students who want to learn for the sake of enjoyment too.

Over 10 years of teaching experience which includes private lessons, ensemble coaching and preparing students for performances. My lessons involve musical creative writing, memorization of favorite tunes, reading and music theory study.
I love helping students reach their goals and I've acquired a ton of tricks of the trade that makes playing music a lot easier.

Ages 8 through 100.
Beginner to advanced.
Genres: Classical, Gypsy, Rock, Pop, Folk, Celtic, and Bluegrass.
Whatever you need! Let's get started!