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Viola with Cameron H.

Zephyrhills, Florida

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Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 6+
Speaks English
Teaching since 1981
Master of Music in Choral Conducting
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Viola lessons with a veteran musician and instructor

As one of the inner voices of the orchestral string family, the viola has a rich and beautiful sound. Solid technique in combination with musical expression is what makes that possible, so these will be primary areas of focus during our lessons. We will cover form (because that is the foundation of technique - without proper form, mastering the instrument is virtually impossible), intonation (which is as much about training the ears as it is the fingers), tone (I'm probably biased, but I think strings have the most beautiful and expressive sound of all of the instruments of the orchestra), theory (the grammar/vocabulary/sentence structure and written language of music), literature and history (the music itself, who wrote it, when it was written and in what context). It's a misnomer to lump almost 1000 years of the music of Western Civilization under the label "classical" (which technically represents less than 100 years of music history). If you're playing in an ensemble or orchestra in school, private lessons will give you the details you can't get in a group setting and will definitely give you an edge. Yes, we will play scales, and no, that's not a dirty word. Must of all, we will have a lot of fun.

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Teaching Hours

Friday
12 PM-6 PM
Saturday
12 PM-6 PM
Sunday
12 PM-6 PM
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Pricing
30 minutes
$35
45 minutes
$50
60 minutes
$65

About Cameron H.

5.0
(13)
Sharing the joy of music for over 40 years! Timeless and universal, music is a language that transcends all the spoken languages of the world. It is the language of the human heart and spirit. Cameron has worked with students of all ages, from children to senior adults. Whether you're just getting started as a child or teen, wanting help to prepare for an audition or sharpen your skills, returning to an instrument as an adult that you haven't touched in years or just wanting explore a new artistic vista for the first time, he will do his utmost to help you achieve your goals by helping you build the foundational skills you need or refine those you already have. Cameron earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in music from the University of South Florida in Tampa. He has taught in private schools, was a faculty member of a local college, was a founding member of the Tampa Bay Master Chorale, co-founded a community orchestra, performed as a violinist, violist, singer and conductor with chamber music ensembles, local opera and ballet companies, community and professional orchestras and such commercial names as: The Joffrey Ballet, Luciano Pavarotti, The Canadian Brass, The Empire Brass, Robert Merrill, Dudley Moore, Tony Bennett, Herb Alpert, Ray Charles, Lee Greenwood, Roger Williams, Herbie Mann, Barry Tuckwell, Eugene Fodor, Jane Powell, Patti Page (and others) and took part in the Grammy-nominated 1991 Telarc recording of Mahler's Symphony No. 8 with The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra & Chorus conducted by Robert Shaw.
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13 Reviews
Vaidehi
Teacher's studio
Mr.Cameron is a great teacher. He helps me get better at violin everyday. We work on music that I’m working on in school and we work on fundamentals that are necessary at getting better at the violin. I personally would recommend Mr. Cameron very highly especially for the violin.
Posted Oct 23, 2023
Steve
Teacher's studio
Very good. My son loved it.
Posted Oct 14, 2023
Tara
Teacher's studio
Cameron has so much knowledge to share. I am an adult and brand new to violin. He taught me so much about the violin, music history, reading music and so much more. I am thankful to have had him as my teacher to keep me motivated and accountable to pursue the violin. He his very talented and paid great attention to posture and sound to make sure I developed good habits with the instrument. Thank you again!
Posted Sep 8, 2023
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Experience

Independent Contractor

Mar, 2015 - Present

Private Music School, Tampa, FL

Teach private lessons in violin, viola, voice and piano.

Director of Music Ministries

Jul, 2003 - Jul, 2005

Sun City Center United Methodist Church

Led all service music, conducted choir and English handbell ensemble, expanded job to full-time position, instituted fine arts series, taught voice and performed in the community.

Adjunct Professor of Music

Aug, 1998 - Jun, 2000

Hillsborough Community College, Tampa, FL

Taught violin and voice, conducted Concert Chorus and String Orchestra, and taught Introduction to Electronic Music (MIDI) class.

Conductor and Artistic Director

Aug, 1995 - May, 1996

St. Petersburg Symphony Orchestra

Co-founded a community orchestra in Pinellas County. Performed in St. Petersburg and Clearwater, FL.

Music Director

Jun, 1994 - Jun, 1996

Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church, Tampa, FL

Led music for all services, conducted adult choir, youth choir, English handbell ensemble, instrumental ensemble and taught voice.

Conductor and Artistic Director

Jan, 1994 - Sep, 1995

Suncoast Symphony Orchestra, Clearwater, FL

Expanded orchestra's repertoire and performed in Clearwater and Oldsmar, FL.

Assistant to the Resident Conductor

Sep, 1991 - May, 1993

The Florida Orchestra

USF graduate program score study and backup for Resident Conductor, Dr. Edward Cumming. Gave pre-concert lectures.

Music Director

Jul, 1990 - Jul, 1993

Manhattan Avenue United Methodist Church, Tampa, FL

Led music for all services, conducted choir and performed as soloist.

1st Violin Section Musician

Sep, 1988 - May, 1998

Imperial Symphony Orchestra, Lakeland, FL

Union scale performer for string section support

Concertmaster and member of the Board of Directors

Sep, 1988 - Jun, 1992

The Mostly Pops Orchestra, Tampa, FL

Duties included Treasurer of the Board of Directors.

Music Director

Jun, 1985 - Jun, 1987

Van Dyke United Methodist Church, Tampa, FL

First choir director of new church start-up.

Music Director

Jun, 1983 - Jun, 1985

Covenant Presbyterian Church, Lakeland, FL

Led music for all services and conducted adult choir, youth choir and instrumental ensemble.

Education

Associate in Arts

Aug, 1978 - May, 1980

Polk State College

Master of Music in Choral Conducting

Sep, 1991 - Dec, 2001

University of South Florida

Associate in Science

Aug, 1981 - May, 1983

Polk State College

Bachelor of Arts in Music Performance

Sep, 1980 - Jun, 1986

University of South Florida

Awards

Certificate of Appreciation

Nov, 1998

Hillsborough Community College Student Government

Certificate of Appreciation

Nov, 1999

Hillsborough Community College Student Government

Affiliations

Phi Kappa Phi

Dec, 1984

Phi Kappa Phi's mission is "To recognize and promote academic excellence in all fields of higher education and to engage the community of scholars in service to others."

Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity of America

Mar, 1986

Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity of America (also known as Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Phi Mu Alpha, or simply Sinfonia) is an American collegiate social[1] fraternity for men with a special interest in music. The fraternity is open to men "who, through a love for music, can assist in the fulfillment of [its] Object and ideals either by adopting music as a profession, or by working to advance the cause of music in America."

Languages

English

Native Proficiency

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