Lesson Details
Humberto teaches
About
- Teaches students:
- Ages 9+
- Teaching since:
- February 1995
My name is Humberto and I can't wait to meet you! I've been teaching private lessons since 1995 and I enjoy helping my students achieve their playing goals. I graduated from the National Conservatory of Music in Mexico city and earned a degree in violin performance. I was awarded full scholarship to continue my violin studies at the University of Southern Mississippi. I'm a organized and professional violin and viola coach and my coaching style is friendly but structured. I am passionate about helping my pupils achieve their violin or viola goals. I look forward to helping you reach your goals. I specialize in adult beginner training.
Experience
Viola
Sep 2015 - PresentPlaying in the DCCO in the viola section.
Vilolin
Oct 2012 - PresentPlaying in the orchestra since October of 2012 in the violin and viola sections.
Violin
Oct 2004 - Jun 2012Played in the Mississippi Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra professionally for 8 years while teaching High School AP Spanish and String Orchestra.
Violin
Aug 1999 - Sep 2004Awarded full scholarship to continue my studies of violin at the University of Southern Mississippi.
Played in the USM Symphony Orchestra for four years.
Violin
Jan 1997 - Jun 1999Played in the Mexican Navy Symphony Orchestra professionaly for three years
Violin
Mar 1991 - Jun 1999Played in the OFUNAM orchestra professionally for 8 years.
Violin
Nov 1987 - Feb 1991Played in the orchestra for four years as a member of the first violin section
Violin
Mar 1982 - Oct 1987Played in the National Conservatory of Music orchestra for 5 years as a member of the first violin section. And in several chamber music groups.
Education
Teacher of Languages Spanish
Jul 1994 - Sep 1998Violin Music Performance
Sep 1985 - Aug 1989Languages
English
Spanish
Certifications
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certified Trainer
Apr 2018Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training Program
CPR/First Aid Certified Trainer
Jul 2016Command Spanish Instructor
Feb 2010Trainer Professional
Oct 2005Photos & Videos
15 Reviews
Write a ReviewHumberto was excellent with my daughter in her first class. He was engaging, instructive and so helpful. Excited to continue!
Very good first lesson!
OMG my excitement is through the roof after my first lesson with Humberto! I can't even get my feet to touch the ground. I am an adult, basically starting from scratch picking up my violin for the first time in 20+ years having played for a year as a kid. I was so nervous, and feel silly starting at such an elementary level, and Humberto's instruction was not only expert, but his enthusiasm was completely genuine. He was authentically supportive every step of the way and thrilled at every moment of progress. His infectious smile made me feel so safe being a novice starting over and so excited for my next lesson...which he's not teaching me in Spanish since he learned I need to practice my dusty Spanish skills as well! Couldn't recommend him highly enough, love love love Humberto and can't wait til next week's lesson!
+ Read MoreI'm so pleased that we found Humberto to be my daughter's violin teacher last spring. She's clearly improving and expanding her skills. We also notice that she enthusiastically practices between weekly lessons. This excellent learning experience would not have been possible without the high quality teaching.
Our daughter has recently switched to Viola and I've no doubt she will continue to learn and enjoy learning from Humberto as she has already done with the violin.
I'm 14 and Mr. Humberto treats me like an adult. Mr. Humberto is extremely helpful, knowledgeable, and patient. He slowly squeezes out all the bad habits that I had and puts good techniques in their place. He pushes me to be a better violinist. I am enjoying my time under Mr. Humberto's direction.
+ Read MoreHumberto is one of the best violin instructors I have ever had. On our first lesson he came in with a smile stretching to his ears, and upon hearing me play immediately knew all the things that was wrong with my posture, playing, tone, rhythm and other problems as well. Ever since the first lesson, I have been making rapid improvements. Humberto is a great teacher and a swell guy, I would highly recommend him to anybody looking for violin lessons. -13 year old boy
+ Read MoreI have enjoyed Humberto's lessons very much. He is a great teacher. He gave me specific exercises to improve the areas were I am weaker. I can see all the improvements I have made since I started. I totally recommend taking classes with him
It was absolutely GREAT experience.
Humberto is always supportive and ready to help and answer questions.
I am so excited to continue my violin lessons with him :))
Great instructor with a positive attitude. I have seen a significant increase in my playing ability since working with Humberto.
I am an adult who wanted to learn an instrument for years, but never had the time to. Coming into the lessons, I had zero musical knowledge. Starting something I knew nothing about was the greatest barrier for me. What I loved about Humberto was how he eased me into learning. He is patient, understanding, and supportive. Would defenitely ask for the lessons again.
+ Read MoreHumberto is a very patient and motivating teacher, I look forward to my 2nd class.
Humberto is the greatest!
Wow! What a great experience it has been with Humberto. I wanted a teacher that was passionate about the violin and I had a feeling that that was Humberto when I was selecting an instructor. I was right!!! His methodology and teaching style has me excited to practice, excited to learn and excited to see him every week. He is all about my progress and understanding and encouraging my own passion to play. As an adult, you always hear that, oh, you know, you'd be better off as an eight year old learning a new instrument than as a mature adult. Let me say that you can do anything you want to do at any age as long as you have the desire. Humberto has made my desire a reality and has put me on a path of what I think will be a long relationship with the violin and with -- happily, if I may say -- Humberto! To anyone out there looking for a good instructor, I highly, highly recommend Humberto.
+ Read MoreHumberto is an excellent tutor. He is very knowledgeable and finds ways to help me learn and keep me motivated!
Humberto was the perfect instructor for my elementary school aged son! He taught with an ideal combination of firm professionalism and rewarding praise. My son always looked forward to the lesson time and my husband and I were very pleased with the results. We loved the recitals where we were able to see our son not only perform with other students but actually play the violin in front of an audience with confidence!
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