Viola with Micah L.

I am a private music instructor with a background in chamber ensemble. I've been playing the viola for over a decade now, and it's brought me many joys. My primary point of interest as a teacher is musicality. That is, I've found over the years that most students see the kind of improvement they want when they're learning technique through artistic sensitivity, instead of the other way around. Learning to marry technique and artistry is essential to strong musicianship, and you always learn best when you're working on something you enjoy! In many cases, that can mean learning to enjoy music you otherwise wouldn't through artistic technique. Personally, I love Romantic and 20th Century era classical music. I am also a fan of Jazz, Blues, Film Composition, and Musical Theater. I'm particularly fond of composers like Britten, Dvorak, and Schoenberg. My passion is teaching, and helping people meet their learning goals. I look forward to meeting you and helping you become a wonderful musician!