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Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5+
Speaks English
Teaching since 2002
Music Education Certificate - K-12 Music
Learn viola from a professional teacher with 20+ years experience
Experienced viola teacher of 20+ years available for eager students of all levels and ages! I structure my lessons so students learn what they want to learn, while also building a strong foundation of viola skills. I specialize in the classical music style and typically use Essential Elements Method, Essentials for Strings, Wohlfahrt Etudes, and Suzuki books.
Instructor details
Location:
Teacher's Studio
N Tracy Ave.
Teaching Hours
Monday
1:30 PM-2 PM
3:30 PM-4:30 PM
Thursday
1:30 PM-2 PM
4 PM-4:30 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$30
60 minutes
$60
About Karla N.
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Karla is a self-motivated and proactive music educator with a solid experience in music performance and hands-on experience in developing and implementing music programs. Guiding, developing, and challenging students to achieve their highest levels has been a successful and passionate experience for her. Karla obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Music in 2004 from, with an emphasis on Viola from UMKC. She was a Viola performer with the Conservatory Orchestra, the Chamber Orchestra, Bach Cantatas, and a string quartet. Her viola teachers have been Dr. Steven Kruse, concert virtuosos Paul Coletti and Scott Lee, and composer Robert Hagenbuch. At the Conservatory she pursued the violin and took lessons from Paul Hatton of the Kansas City Symphony.
Karla also received her Music Educators license in Instrumental Music from William Jewell College in 2005. Instrumental Conducting, Secondary Music Methods, Instrumental Techniques, and Educational Psychology were some of the courses that prepared her to become a more knowledgeable teacher. After completing her student teaching at the Liberty Public School District, she pursued her field experience and prepared for her career as an educator at numerous schools ranging from grades 4 - 12 and college students. Currently, Karla plays 4th chair viola with the St. Joesph Symphony and in the past has also performed for KC Civic Orchsestra. She is also the Viola player with Crescendo Trio. They perform 30-35 weddings and corporate events every year. Karla keeps an in-home and downtown studio offering music lessons for children and adults of all ages from beginners to advanced students. Most recently she has had the opportunity to perform with Josh Groban, Michael Buble, and The Trans-Siberian Orchestra. These tours were held at The Starlight Theatre and Tmobile Arena in Kansas City.
*** Lesson Details ***
The methods I use for teaching primarily depends on the students' style of learning and the level that they are at musically. For beginning students I use a lot of visual and aural techniques and for more advanced students I build on what they already know and challenge them to go further. I am also familiar with the Suzuki method and pop music styles.
*** Studio Equipment ***
- Home studio with keyboard, 1 violin, 1 viola, music stand, music cabinet, seating for parents, wi-fi
*** Specialties ***
I use the Essential Elements book for beginners so they can learn to read music. I use Suzuki Books for my student's solos. I also use Wolfhart Books to teach technique and Essentials For Strings Scale Book.
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Experience
Viola Performer
Sep, 2021 - PresentSt. Joesph Symphony
Serves as 4th chair in the viola section
Viola Performer
Jan, 2012 - PresentCrescendo Trio
Serves as the viola position of the string trio that performs at numerous weddings and events every year.
Violin and Viola Instructor
Jan, 2010 - PresentCrescendo Music Studio
My own music studio
Violin and Viola Instructor
Jun, 2006 - Oct, 2010Northland Cathedral School of Music
Violin and Viola Instructor
Aug, 2002 - May, 2006REW Band and Orchestra
Education
BMA - viola
Sep, 1999 - May, 2004UMKC Conservatory
Music Education Certificate - K-12 Music
Sep, 2004 - May, 2005William Jewell College
Certifications
Instrumental Music Education Certificate - grades K-12
May, 2005William Jewell College
Languages
English
Native Proficiency
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Instructor details
Location:
Teacher's Studio
N Tracy Ave.
Teaching Hours
Monday
1:30 PM-2 PM
3:30 PM-4:30 PM
Thursday
1:30 PM-2 PM
4 PM-4:30 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$30
60 minutes
$60
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