Chalfont, PA Violin Lessons

Technique and theory, ear training, various styles, personal interests of the student

Such a wonderful and challenging instrument. I still take a few lessons with a master's degree performance artist so I keep on top. There are different size violins for different sizes of people. Hope you give it a try

Students of all skill levels are welcome. I tailor the lesson type to the student rather than use a cookie-cutter approach.

Through the lessons I help students on understanding the fundamentals of music theory, creating an ideal sound, musical expression and coordination.
Every student is different. I work with students individually and use different approaches for each one of them. Such as methods, repertoire and lesson skills.
But most important of all, I always make sure that my student does not loose interest and have fun making music!

Violin is my primary instrument I can teach violin students from the very beginning to the college level. I will happily work on any style of violin music with you!

I began playing the violin at the age of 5 and have participated in the Strings International Music Festival as well as the Eastern U.S. Music Camp. Through high school I was a member of the Delaware County Youth Orchestra and took part in district and regional festivals. At Temple University I studied with Helen Kwalwasser and played in the Temple Symphony Orchestra. I have also recorded non-classically on albums with music groups such as Port Arthur, Chet Williams, and Benjamin Poole.

I have been studying violin for over 15 years and will shortly begin graduate studies in music performance. In May 2016, I graduated from Duke University with degrees in global health, sociology, and ethics (I also earned distinction in music). I was a two-time winner of the Duke Symphony concerto competition, and I also served as the orchestra's concertmaster and president. Furthermore, I have been an official course instructor, a teaching assistant, and a writing tutor during college.

I have been teaching private beginner and intermediate violin and piano lessons for almost fourteen years now. I minored in music at Rowan University and studied violin under Michael Ludwig who then was the Associate Concertmaster of the Philadelphia Orchestra. I am a certified K-5 teacher and have taught kindergarten, third grade, and a middle school music appreciation class.

First and foremost, I hope for my students to enjoy the violin. I try to build a love for music in my students by making lessons fun, rather than something they dread going to.

Richard is an experienced, young, and compassionate teacher with a true passion for the violin. Now 19 years of age, Richard has been teaching the violin since he was just 15 years old in high school, and he has never lost a student since. In just one lesson, Richard will make you love the violin and excel at it. Richard is currently a student at the University of Pennsylvania. He is a two-time All-State violinist, WVIA Artist of the Year finalist, Penn Chamber Society member, and recipient of the National Orchestra Award.
Richard offers best-price deals, so if the price of his lessons do not fit your budget, please contact him and he will accommodate.
Additionally, Richard also teaches piano. Whether you are interested in violin or piano lessons, Richard will make sure you love playing your instrument for a lifetime to come.

I have studied violin with two very good and well known violin professors since I was in elementary school. I am trained to teach the most effective violin strategies with all ages. I am also a first grade teacher therefore I know how to communicate with kids well and I know how to make learning fun!