Music

Violin

Megan R.

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Teaches online

Teaches Beginner, Intermediate

Age: 6+

Speaks Spanish

Teaching since 2012

Master of Music Education - Instrumental Pedagogy

Versatile Violinist and Teacher with 8+ years of experience

I have 8+ years of experience teaching violin, specifically through private lessons, small ensembles, and public school orchestras. I have taught a huge variety of students with different needs and interests and welcome all ages and experience levels. I love learning your strengths and weaknesses, then customizing lessons to address them. You will have rote technique balanced with note reading and classical repertoire balanced with modern.

Instructor details

Subject

Location:

Teaches Online

Teaching Hours

Monday

2 PM-3 PM

3:30 PM-4:30 PM

Tuesday

2 PM-3:15 PM

Wednesday

2 PM-4:30 PM

Thursday

2 PM-2:30 PM

4:30 PM-6:30 PM

Sunday

4 PM-6:30 PM

Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)

Pricing

30 minutes

$26

45 minutes

$36

60 minutes

$46

About Megan R.

4.9

(134)

Hello, Welcome to my profile. I am glad you are considering string lessons! I am currently accepting online or in-person students. I am a professional teacher as well as a cellist from the age of 9 and a violinist from the age of 18. I earned my bachelors degree in Music Education with an Instrumental Emphasis in 2015 and my Masters in Music Education, Instrumental Pedagogy in 2019. I have experience with learners of a variety of styles and ages by teaching in the public school system - Elementary Music for three years and Middle School Orchestra for four years. Three words to describe my teaching style are: positive, patient, and firm. I enjoy curating lessons and repertoire for individual needs and interests. I also use a variety of technology resources that I create myself. Thank you for visiting my profile. Feel free to message me with any questions.

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4.9

134 Reviews

Holly Bayly

Online

Megan was a wonderful and patient teacher! I learned Cello from her from 2016-2019. She was super patient, engaging, and was wonderful at helping an absolute beginner pick up an instrument!

Posted Feb 26, 2024

Katherine

Teacher's studio

Megan is a fantastic teacher! She explains things clearly and I enjoy her classes.

Posted Feb 23, 2023

Cathy

Online

Megan was really good, patient, and kind. I lost connectivity twice, and she never got frustrated. She took the time to help tune the instrument and showed me how to do a scale, all in lesson 1!. Very good teacher.

Posted Oct 9, 2020

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Experience

Arts Education Program Assistant

Sep, 2022 - Present

Johnson County Community College

I work guest artists, teachers, and K12 students facilitating experiences in theater and music. Our college has three performance halls to host field trips in addition to community outreach.

Orchestra Director

May, 2018 - May, 2022

Indian Trail Middle School

I taught orchestra to about 110 students across 5 classes in grade 6, 7, and 8.

Cellist

Aug, 2016 - Mar, 2020

Kansas City Civic Orchestra

Music Teacher

Jul, 2016 - May, 2018

Belmont Elementary

I taught General Music to students in grade K-5.

Student Teacher

Sep, 2014 - May, 2015

Paducah Middle School

I served my extended practicum and student teaching in middle school orchestra and band.

MSU Strings at North

Jan, 2014 - Mar, 2015

North Calloway Elementary

Violin Teacher Accomplishments Advanced Ensemble Promotion | August 2014

Principal Cellist

Aug, 2011 - Dec, 2014

Murray State University Symphony Orchestra

Education

Music Education (Instrumental Emphasis)

Aug, 2011 - May, 2015

Murray State University

Master of Music Education - Instrumental Pedagogy

Jun, 2017 - Jun, 2019

University of Kansas

Certifications

Teaching License

Aug, 2015

Kansas State Board of Education

K-12 General Music, Band, Choir, or Orchestra

Google Certified Educator Level 1 and 2

Apr, 2022

Google

I frequently use the Google Suite to create music resources. For example, I have many custom rhythm slideshow, note naming activities, and visuals. Because of my skills and teaching others how to use Google Suite, I was encourage to take the certified Educator test. I passed level 1 and level 2.

Suzuki Cello Book 1 Training

Jul, 2018

Suzuki Association of the Americas

Summer training, in person at John Brown University

Awards

Principal Cellist

Aug, 2011

Murray State Symphony Orchestra

Assistant Principal Cellist

Feb, 2013

Kentucky Intercollegiate Orchestra

Affiliations

National Association for Music Education

Aug, 2017

Founded in 1907, NAfME is among the world’s largest arts education organizations. NAfME advocates at the local, state, and national levels; provides resources for teachers, parents, and administrators; hosts professional development events; and offers a variety of opportunities for students and teachers.

Suzuki Association of the Americas

Jan, 2018

The Suzuki Association of the Americas (SAA) is a coalition of teachers, parents, educators, and others who are interested in making music education available to all children. The SAA provides programs and services to members throughout North and South America.