Best Violin Lessons in Coltons Point, MD

I do a variety of styles in music for the violin. I use whatever method (book or teaching style) is needed to teach what the student needs to learn. I have been teaching violin for 25 years. Depending on age, we will start in either Essential Elements or Suzuki. All beginners will start the bow after they can read the first 8 notes. All intermediates will be able to play 2 octave scales from 3 sharps to 3 flats as well as well into Wolfhart book 1. They will also be able to shift into third position cleanly and will be starting on vibrato. For Advanced players, we will be working on Concertos, sonatas, and partitas if they wish to go classical. IF they wish other styles, we will have started that in intermediate. All students will have an opportunity to go through the music development program, if they are interested.

I'm a violinist of 17 years and I'm a graduate of the Crane School of Music with a Bachelor of Music in Violin Performance. At Crane I studied the principles of Suzuki Teaching and took the "Every Child Can" course.
I believe in providing a nurturing, welcoming, and warm atmosphere in which to foster students on their musical journey!
I started violin at the age of seven after being inspired by concerts my parents took me to when I was younger.

I began to play the violin as a 4 year old in Eastern North Carolina. I began with Suzuki and after college began playing an electric violin for a local band. I love music...it releases a form of expression from the inner soul.

I have played violin for the past 18 years and received my Bachelor of Arts in Music at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. I am currently a graduate student at Boston University. I think the most important part of violin playing is having fun and enjoying what you do, so I really emphasize this in my teaching. I also think it is important that we use our bodies well and avoid playing related pain, so my teaching focuses on getting players into a comfortable position with their violin. I have taught all ages, and am great teaching in the beginning stages when everything feels new and difficult!

I teach in a fun and didactic way. Patient and using simple language so the student understand the basic principles of music.

I customize the lessons for each student, using approved international methods, but also teaching in a fun way to encourage the student to learn and to play more!

The student will be playing his first song on his first class!

Students can expect a passionate, caring teacher who will work to help them achieve their violin goals. My goal is introduce students to the joy that a violin can bring and inspire a lifetime love.