Best Violin Lessons in Brinklow, MD

Melodies in your head and a song in your heart, but your voice isn't so great, or maybe it is. I can teach your to connect the physicality and express yourself with a Violin or Viola. (soprano or Alto). The tough part is learning hold to hold the violin properly. It takes a couple months to train the muscles a new stance. With my help your posture and breathing will become as one with the music It's not a myth, the violin is the most complex instrtument to learn. Having said that You will consider what joy it is to enjoy the music and dance. Comprehensive program with ear training and reading the music.

The violin has been a constant and enriching presence throughout my life, and I enjoy helping people engage with this instrument that is demanding and rewarding in equal measure. No matter your age or level of expertise, I would be happy to help you along as you discover new musical territory. I’m most fluent in the classical style, but am happy to explore other areas with you as well, from bluegrass to Broadway.

It is important to have teacher, student, and parents work together to see the accomplishments happen in the future. I make the lessons meaningful, so that my student can retain the information and practice effectively at home. My ultimate goal is to have my student think critically and listen carefully, so that they can become their own teacher.

Hillary Dunkley has been fostering a love of music in her students for four years. A senior at Walt Whitman High School, Hillary has studied the violin, viola, voice, and guitar for twelve years, taking the techniques and methods of pedagogy from her music studies and applying them to her own students. Hillary specializes in beginner and intermediate students. All ages are welcome. Students will learn foundational skills, techniques, note reading, music theory, and sight-reading.

I like to tailor my lessons to the needs of each student. I can teach all styles from, classical, to jazz to fiddle and contemporary or rock. Whatever the style, I strive to focus on good musicianship, theory and technique developing right hand dexterity and the bow arm along with the left hand and vibrato. I use several different methods depending on the age and ability of the student.

With patient and care will focus in your needs and will help you improve your playing on each lesson. Lessons are given with positive attitude towards the student, encouraging the achievements. Will give tools to learn how to study and help in musicality.