Best Violin Lessons in Katy, TX

I am an orchestra director in Pasadena ISD. I have been playing the violin since I was in elementary school. I have my Bachelor's Degree in music education from Florida Atlantic University and a Master's Degree in education from the University of Texas at Arlington.

I am extremely professional and courteous. I provide quality music education in hopes for musical growth within our schools and communities.

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My Teaching Philosophy instills the basics of an instrument by developing focus, musical understanding and physical motor skills.

Regardless of age, each of these aspects must be cultivated in order to produce a healthy and stable musician. Learning focus, musicianship, and physicality requires a returning to the basics after higher skill sets have been attained.

I hold a Bachelor of Music degree from the New England Conservatory and am currently a Master's student at Juilliard. I regularly play solo and chamber concerts internationally and can offer the highest level of instruction and artistry. I am also a passionate teacher- I am a Juilliard teaching artist at a local school in Harlem. I have over 10 years experience teaching young students, having worked with the New England Conservatory Preparatory School as an arts administrator, chamber coach, and orchestra sectional teacher.

I am Dr. William J. I have 45 years of experience since I first began my journey with the violin. My experiences range from playing with symphony orchestras, opera orchestras, jazz bands, fold music to progressive rock & electronic.

I am very eclectic and teach in many styles & genres. I'm able and happy to help my students with their many and diverse interests.

It is always a pleasure to see my students develop their skills and deeper interest in music. I believe that everyone can perform starting with simple solo pieces of 2-5 minutes long. This experience is rewarding for self development and artistic growth. I remember always playing for my classmates in high school and enjoying it a lot. Making new friends and sharing music is part of being musician and playing musical instrument. I enjoy creativity and imagination in playing music, since every melody has its personality and character, it is like an improvisational storytelling with different narratives. When teaching, it is very important to feel comfortable and and to have proper posture. I always make sure that my students play freely without any tension. This is quite interesting topic and complex, so in a few words, before to start playing the instrument it is essential to know how your body and muscles work.  I took Alexander technique class at IU which helped me to realize the ...