Viola Lessons in Austin. Amazing Teachers.

Like many violin teachers, I love teaching the viola! It's a gorgeous instrument, and I have had the pleasure of playing viola in chamber groups, teaching many young viola students, and collaborative with violists regularly in chamber music settings. Whether you're a beginning student, are looking for a practice coach, or want help with excerpts, I can't wait to get started!

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My name is Tracie, and you are at the right page for getting started or continuing with the viola! You already made the right step with choosing the viola, and taking private lessons will not only speed up your personal progress, but will also help you get ahead at your schools and music competitions! Whether you are somebody wanting to learn viola in your own time, or enrolled in a orchestra at your school, I'm positive that you will get amazing results with my lessons! I have been a private teacher for over 9 years, and I know that I can get you on the right track. Let me tell you a little about myself:

I have been playing the viola for over 11 years, and I am now pursuing my Masters Degree in Viola Performance in Austin, Texas! I received my Bachelor's in Music Education at Baylor University in Waco, Texas, and I have also been a private viola/violin teacher for over 7 years. I have performed in music festivals, and also have participated and placed in chamber ...

My name is Maggie. I recently earned my Master’s degree in string performance at Boston University. I have won many prizes as a soloist. As an orchestra musician, I have been playing for 10 years. I have been working as a music teacher for 9 years. I have taught violin, viola and beginner piano lessons. I love developing students love for music. I greatly enjoy teaching music students and sharing my love for music with them.
Because of my experiences and education, I am able to assess easily what each student needs and how to help them achieve their goals.

I teach scales, technique, shifting, vibrato, tonal exercises, solo pieces, and theory. I also teach group ensembles, trios, quartets, etc., in Classical, Religious, Fiddle, Pop. I help students with their school orchestral music and audition pieces also.

Brandon G. has been privately teaching/mentoring Violists for 7 years. Within the first few lessons, you will be able to understand the basic instrumental/music fundamentals and as time progresses, you will be able to improve your Viola playing abilities at a much more developed level. I use the Essential Elements for Strings method materials, Suzuki method materials, and my personal music library. Feel free to ask any questions you may have - I look forward to working with you and help you achieve your instrumental/music goals.

Experienced viola teacher with over 25 years available for eager students of all experience levels and ages! I structure my lessons so students learn what they want to learn, while also building a strong foundation of viola playing skills and technique. I specialize in Traditional Classical string music, typically use Essential Elements 2000, Samuel Applebaum methods, Suzuki books, and traditional scales and etude books. I have the following tools available to use during lessons: metronome, tuner, rosin and my music library.