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After playing the violin for over 20 years, Lisa was inspired to share the gift of music with others by her teacher, Susanna Sonnenberg. Lisa has attended the 2017 and 2018 American String Teachers Association National Conferences. She currently performs with the Edgewood Symphony Orchestra, the Pittsburgh Philharmonic,  the Pittsburgh Civic Orchestra, and with outreach quartets. Lisa has played in recitals, the Chartiers Valley High School Orchestra, and was accepted to the 2006 PMEA District Orchestra. She has studied with Larry Weiss, Linda Andersen, and others. Lisa can’t remember a time before she learned how to play the violin; it has brought her great joy. Her favorite pieces to play are the Bach Double Concerto in D Minor and The Lark Ascending.

At 8 years old, Lisa fell in love with the violin. Throughout school, she studied with private teachers and played with the school orchestra. At home, her dogs were a great audience. Now that Lisa teaches students of her own, her dogs are her teaching assistants!

Lisa went on to study history at the University of Pittsburgh, and later earned her law degree from Duquesne. She never forgot her violin, though, and continued to play in her spare time. Lisa also writes about how much she loves the violin and classical music. These topics have become the focus of her poetry studies in Chatham University's Creative Writing program. 

Music adds beauty to the world, and finally, after years of keeping the violin to herself, Lisa decided to share her playing with others. Lisa teaches traditional, classical method. The method books she uses include: Essential Elements for Strings, Samuel Applebaum, and All for Strings, among others. She supplements the technical exercises with  repertoire from the Suzuki series. Lisa enjoys playing all types of music, in addition to classical, and teaches these songs, as well. Additional music includes pop artists like Taylor Swift, classic rock, electronic music like Lindsey Stirling, celtic, folk, and just about any other type of music you can think of. As a teacher, Lisa strives to be positive and encouraging. She believes that music should be fun, so her main goal is to make sure her students are having a good time!


***A Note about Scheduling: Although the menu offers lessons repeating every 2 weeks, I ONLY schedule students on a weekly (repeating every week) basis. I find that the consistency of weekly lessons is the most beneficial for learning a stringed instrument. If you have questions concerning my availability, getting started with lessons, finding an instrument, or scheduling, I am happy to help you! Please contact me via the Ask A Question button!***

Are your violin practice sessions as effective as they can be? These online violin classes will provide you with a few efficient tips and techniques so you can make the most out of your practice time. You’ll learn how to use your time wisely so you can cover all your bases no matter how little time you have to practice!

Practice Smarter Not Harder: Tips for Violin

Lisa was very professional and patient with our 6 year old daughter! I highly recommend

Really enjoying my lessons with Lisa, she's the best!!!

Incredible teacher!  I thank my lucky stars that I chose Lisa as my guide through this new instrument adventure!  She is so patient and optimistic that I know chose the perfect teacher.

This was a great first experience!  Lisa is amazing and very knowledgeable and articulate at explaining form and techniques!

Good with kids. Punctual. Effective use of time.

Lisa is articulate with how techniques are to be done on the instrument. Very insightful on learning materials to better help you. She is pleasant and my learning experience is gainful.

Very patient, always has ideas for improvement.

My daughter is a senior in high school and had her very first online lesson with Lisa tonight. She was pleased and said she is very nice

Lisa is very easy to work with and has a great temperament for instructing children.

Lisa is wonderful.  Her enthusiasm is contagious and we look forward to our lessons.

Lisa is so understanding and kind about my many faults. After each song she asks me, does that make sense? And she is a sweetheart when it comes to judging my playing. I know I'm not a cellist yet, but if I stick with her I soon will be one!

Learning with Lisa has been a real joy. I have been taking lessons with her for 2 years now and I can honestly say she's worth every penny. Not only does she work with you on technique and comprehension but she also loves sharing the music theory and history behind the pieces you are working on together. 
When I started I thought I was getting a teacher to help me break some bad habits and teach me things they don't focus on in high school orchestra. I got so much more than that. Her passion for the violin is inspiring and I look forward to playing with her for years to come.

Lisa was able to show me several areas of improvement  in a short time.  Techniques to practice to improve on.
I look forward to future lessons

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