Private Live Online Violin Lessons

Music should never simply be a rote-learning process. We develop real artistry. My students learn how to interpret, transform, and create music. From the first lesson, we experiment with various musical "ingredients" and revisit these tools often as we move through a lesson series or repertoire. Students explore a variety of styles and learn to read, compose, and improvise. Students as young as five have created their own theme and variations on a favorite tune with these techniques.

Classical, traditional method and Suzuki method. Studied with Dr. John Kendall, founder of the Suzuki method for the United States. Have played with Southern Illinois University orchestra and the St. Louis Symphony exhibition concert. Have performed in Europe, North America and Asia.

"Experienced violin and viola teacher and performer available for eager students of all experience levels and ages! I structure my lessons so students learn what they want to learn, while also building a strong foundation of classical violin/viola skills. I specialize in classical and pop music typically use Hal Leonard books and Suzuki method and also like to teach songs upon the student requests. Let's get start it!

Hi there! 😃 I am an experienced teacher & performer of 15 years. I love working with all ages and skill levels! Lessons are customized and catered to the needs/goals of each student. Not only will you be learning tunes in no time, but you will be building a strong foundation of technique, music theory, and ear training. I'm stoked to meet you! I'm excited to help you on your musical journey!

Here's a list of my Education, Accolades and Experience!
Bachelor of Music in Jazz Performance from Towson University, MD (2011)
International Bluegrass Music Association's 2017 Fiddle Player of the Year
Strathmore Performing Arts Center Artist in Residence
International Bluegrass Music Association's 2015 Momentum Award Instrumentalist of the Year
Fiddle Player for the Grammy Winning Duo, Dailey & Vincent

Waldorf School of Baltimore, MD
Odyssey School, Baltimore, MD
Mike's Music, Ellicott City, MD
Augusta Heritage Bluegrass Week, Davis & Elkins College, WV
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In her teaching, Mimi specializes in helping her students achieve all their goals.

She encourages and nurtures her students, builds up their confidence levels and character, and improves their techniques and skills in each lesson.

Students can hear the improvement in their playing in each lessons.

Mimi has developed a very experienced, masterful and supportive teaching style, she used extremely helpful techniques for studying and practicing music.

Mimi shares her musical gifts and love of music with all her students.

Mimi is currently accepting
new students.

As a violist with a Master’s degree in Performance from the prestigious Colburn Conservatory, an experienced teacher mentored by respected Suzuki expert Shelley Bears Schleigh and chosen for a Teaching Fellowship with renowned Robert Duke, and an individual with an insatiable passion for psychology and development at all stages, Rachyl offers the complete package of polished performer, trained teacher, and passionate mentor. She has a particular interest in the development of young children, and, having moved to New York in 2017 from the San Diego Symphony to teach at the Brooklyn Music School, Rachyl is living her dream as a teacher. Her main goal for 2018-19 is to further this dream by expanding her studio. You/your child will receive consistent, dedicated care, individually tailored attention according to needs, abilities, and learning styles, and the inspiration to feed the brain and the soul with musical knowledge.