Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5-100
Speaks English
Teaching since 2004
Master of Music in Viola Performance
About Amber R.
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Bachelor of Music in Viola Performance from the University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 2013
Masters of Music in Viola Performance in progress at Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 2015
Ms. R. began her studies on violin at an early age. After studying violin for 10 years, she made the switch to viola and never looked back! She performs internationally--most recently traveling to the Isle of Man for the Lionel Tertis International Viola Competition as a finalist to compete in the 2013 competition (this is one of the two international competitions in the world for viola!). In July of 2014, Ms. R. will be returning to perform at the Interharmony International Music Festival in Arcidosso, Italy. She has studied as well as performed in Shanghai, Beijing and many other cities across China. Ms. R. is currently a graduate student at Temple University in Viola Performance as well as a freelance musician and private teacher of the violin and viola. Her principle teachers include international viola soloist, Hong Mei Xiao and Kerri Ryan of the Philadelphia Orchestra. Other interests in no particular order include ancient history, philosophy, astronomy, Earth science, veganism, quantum physics, traveling, spirituality, anything interesting and following her heart always.
When we first meet, I'll ask you to play me something so I can get a feel for where you are...whether its a scale or a piece you have been playing. If you don't know anything that's fine too! My lessons are designed around you so every lesson is a different depending on the student, however, below is an example of the materials generally covered.
Example Lesson
1. Warm up (scale, open strings, or finger exercises)
Address technical issues--tone production, posture and set up, various bow exercises, intonation, etc.
2. Positions
3. Etude
4. Repertoire
5. Recap
It might sound like a lot--but don't worry I'll have a smile on my face the whole time and be working with you and encouraging you to do your best!
After 3-6 months:
Read notes (if you can't when you first come)
Count rhythms
Have a correct set up
Full tone
Developed ear
Scales
Greater finger facility
Repertoire
*** Studio Equipment ***
Stand, Metronome, Tuner, Music (but eventually you will have your own) You will need to provide your own instrument.
My preferred teaching methods are Suzuki and Sassmannshaus, Mark O'Connor Fiddle Book (violin and viola)
Recital Opportunities
Studio recitals are held biannually in December and June! They are a great chance to perform for friends and family, as well as meet the rest of the studio. You do not have to perform, but are certainly encouraged to : )
(Location varies, but usually they are held at a local church or university)
*** Specialties ***
Classical, Folk
Instructor details
Location:
Teacher's Studio
Deaver Dr
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Monday
7 AM-1 PM
Wednesday
7 AM-12 PM
Friday
7 AM-10 AM
Saturday
12 PM-6 PM
Sunday
7 AM-8 AM
3 PM-6 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$40
60 minutes
$60
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Andrea
Teacher's studio
Amber did a great job of building on the previous lessons' information and allowing me to progress at a pace I was comfortable with. She has a positive and encouraging style.
Posted May 26, 2016
Matt
Teacher's studio
Amber is an excellent teacher that has an individual approach to all her students! I learned so much in a short time and now I feel that my skills are improved. I appreciate music even more after being thought by Amber! I would recommend her to anybody in any age to study violin/viola with Amber.
Thank you so much!
Posted Sep 9, 2015
Bette Quindry
Teacher's studio
Amber was able to give me instruction so that I can learn the notes and guided me on what I need to have to improve my skills.
Posted Jun 23, 2015
Experience
Violin and Viola Teacher
Aug, 2014 - PresentTemple University Community Scholars Program
Teaching private Violin and Viola lessons to elementary through high school kids once a week.
Teaching Assistant
Sep, 2013 - PresentTemple University Music Prep
Education
Bachelor of Music in Viola Performance
Aug, 2007 - May, 2013University of Arizona
Master of Music in Viola Performance
Aug, 2013Temple University
Certifications
Every Child Can
Oct, 2013Suzuki
Languages
English
Native Proficiency
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Instructor details
Location:
Teacher's Studio
Deaver Dr
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Monday
7 AM-1 PM
Wednesday
7 AM-12 PM
Friday
7 AM-10 AM
Saturday
12 PM-6 PM
Sunday
7 AM-8 AM
3 PM-6 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$40
60 minutes
$60
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