Ridgewood, NY Viola Lessons

Beginners typically take 60 minute classes once per week at a recurring time. Young children typically take half hour classes and older children, adult musicians and those on a budget typically take 45 minute classes. The most common lesson length to start with is 60 minutes, as the teacher will need to tune your instrument and help you get set up. Some students choose to take lessons twice per week when a concert is coming up, to catch up from a vacation or if they just want to make faster progress.

In class, you will learn new techniques, receive guidance on how to achieve the best sound possible and learn songs that you like and that interest you. You are expected to take this guidance and practice it thoroughly at home until you feel comfortable with it, so that when you are in class next, the teacher can move on to a new concept or skill which builds upon the skill practiced at home. They will only move you forward once you can do the more basic technique.

Teach students to read music and rhythms, as well as sight reading. Getstudents ready for college orchestras and NYSSMA evaluations.

I teach from beginner to intermediate Viola, I am also very open to teaching other kinds of music the student wants to learn

This is my profession.

Learn to play folk music or classical. Explore this deep and beautiful instrument!

Whether young or old, raw beginner or experienced player, I am happy to teach you! I am keenly aware to the needs of my students and adjust my teaching based on each individual's musical interests and goals. I have experience preparing grade-school aged students for NYSSMA solo festivals.

I teach beginner and intermediate viola students helping them develop their bow technique and intonation.

I'm a graduate student at the Juilliard School and I specialize in helping beginner, intermediate, and advanced players develop great ears, good hand-eye coordination, and (if you need it) learning how to read music! I've taught over a dozen students ranging in age from 7 to 50, both in violin and viola!

I use the Karl Flesch and Galamian Scales systems to help you build better intonation, and I'm very flexible in teaching repertoire!

I've been teaching viola for 7 years. Within the first few lessons, you'll be able to get familiar with the viola and learn basic skills on the instrument and as time goes on you'll be able to play songs and read music. I specialize in classical and modern pop, typically use Hal Leonard and Suzuki books, and have the following tools available for your lessons: piano for accompaniment, music stand. I love working with students of all ages and experience levels and I can't wait to meet you!

I teach all levels of students: from the introduction to the instrument, technique, and repertoire, to advanced students, preparing for entrance exams into high school, college, and professional auditions.

I believe...

...in every child’s potential

...everyone can learn the violin

...in the importance of music (violin in particular!) and in the growth of a child as a person?

...learning music can help (develop a child’s learning a child’s studies in school.

...learning a musical instrument can help a student develop respect, control, coordination, focus, balance, and discipline.

...each person is different. We will create a course according to your needs, your learning pace, and your own interests.