Violin with Sean D.

My name is Sean and I am from Chicago, IL. I have lived here for 5 years and am excited to build a studio of passionate students. I have been playing violin since I was 10 and viola since high school. I attended Ball State University (Muncie, IN) and graduated in 2007 with my Bachelor of Music in Symphonic Instruments (Viola Performance). I graduated VanderCook College of Music (Chicago, IL) with my Master in Music Education in 2012. My education has brought me many opportunities to be a teacher and a leader. I am the Viola Teaching Artist and String Conductor at the Chicago Metamorphosis Orchestra Project at Mary Lyon Elementary School. I have a passion for teaching viola and violin, as well as teaching strings. I also play viola for multiple orchestras including the Southwest Michigan Symphony (3rd chair viola) and the Lake Forest Civic Orchestra (1st chair Viola). I have also played violin and viola with the Chicago Composers Orchestra, which plays only music by living composers. All of these experiences have helped shape me into the teacher that I am today! *Lesson Details* 1. Materials needed are: Instrument, pencil, music, music stand. 2. I tailor all lessons so that it is developed for each students needs. 3. I focus on repertoire that is an appropriate level for each student. 4. I teach practice techniques that will help each student practice. 5. I work with each student to build confidence and responsibility. My job as a music educator is to provide the best for all of my students so that they can have fun and learn to create music to the best of their ability! My job as a musician is to pass the art of music to the next generation through mindful and thoughtful study all while creating new and exciting experiences.