Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5+
Speaks English
Teaching since 2008
Composition for Film and Television
About Alex M.
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I am an award-winning composer and have been passionate about music all my life. I've been playing in symphonies for over a decade, have been principal violist and a featured soloist, and performed as a session player on movie scores. I've taught violin and viola since 2008 and worked with students ages 4 to adult. I am certified in the Suzuki Method and also teach what is sometimes referred to as "traditional lessons."
You are never too old to begin learning music! I've worked with beginners of all ages.
Learning to play violin or viola is about so much more than just classical music and scales! Although we love scales. Especially played fast. In addition to solid fundamentals of technique and musicality, I teach a broad range of styles including classical, folk/fiddle, pop, movie and video game scores. You'll get to learn the music that YOU want to play!
I also teach composition and music theory (which is beneficial skill set for performers and composers alike).
Please send me a message and let me know your musical goals. I'd love to work with you!
Instructor details
Location:
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Tuesday
3 PM-4 PM
5 PM-8 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$38
60 minutes
$75
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6 Reviews
Jenny
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My daughter looked forward to lessons and made great progress with Alex. I appreciated that Alex was always organized and flexible and that her prices were reasonable. Overall very happy with our lessons!
Posted Oct 21, 2018
Anne Sell
My daughter, Ada, was losing interest in her violin lessons and not making progress, so we signed her up to take lessons with Alex. This turned out to be the best decision that we could have made. Alex had excellent rapport with my daughter and was quickly finding important practice points for her to focus on. Even more important I was impressed with the multitude of solutions and exercises that Alex came up with to help my daughter get beyond her problem areas, and bad habits. On top of this, Ada was having fun, and was getting really motivated to practice. Alex’s attention to detail, excellent skill on the instrument, creativity with exercise ideas, and persistent yet friendly character were the perfect ingredients for a positive and productive music lesson experience. We would still be taking lessons with Alex if she still lived in our area for sure. (She is also an incredibly talented composer, which is a great thing for young musicians to learn about).
Posted Aug 24, 2016
Desiree Alexander
Alex is an excellent teacher. When I came to her I had nearly no sense of rhythm. She is very in tune with her students as well as extremely patient. This was crucial to me and helping me learn. I've been yelled at quite often by teachers for not "trying hard enough" or " making things harder than they are". With Alex there was none of that. She taught me decompression exercises for when I am getting frustrated with myself. Theory and rhythm practice used to be something I dreaded now I look forward to learning more theory.
Posted Jan 17, 2017
Experience
Violin and Viola Instructor
May, 2017 - PresentSchool of Music
Faculty Instructor
May, 2012 - May, 2014University of Wisconsin Stevens Point
Taught Violin and Viola
Private Lesson Instructor
Oct, 2008 - PresentFreelance
Private lessons violin, viola, cello, music theory and composition
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Music
Sep, 2009 - May, 2013University of Wisconsin Stevens Point
Composition for Film and Television
Sep, 2014 - Jun, 2015Berklee College of Music
Certifications
Certified Suzuki Method Instructor
May, 2011Suzuki Association of the Americas
Certified Instructor of Violin and Viola
Languages
English
Native Proficiency
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Instructor details
Location:
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Tuesday
3 PM-4 PM
5 PM-8 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$38
60 minutes
$75
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