Violin Lessons in Finn Hill. Amazing Teachers.

Welcome to my violin and viola studio! I believe that every student can enjoy the process of studying an instrument, and can learn to play with ease and joy. As a result, I work to determine each student's learning style, look for ways to encourage individual ownership of learning, and adapt my approach to help meet each student’s needs and goals. I teach both Suzuki and traditional lessons, and draw from a variety of musical styles and approaches to help students develop a broad range of skills that include a strong technical foundation, ear training, sight-reading, ensemble playing, and musical self-expression. Through this approach, I hope to help students develop a lifelong love for music that will serve them in all future endeavors, musical or otherwise.

I have 10 years of teaching experience and teach beginning to intermediate violin lessons. Violin was the first instrument I learned to play and I especially enjoy working with beginning string players. Developing a good ear for pitches and proper playing technique are extremely important for string players and I focus on these areas foremost. Each lesson is customized for the student’s age, interest, and technical level.

I started playing violin with the Suzuki method at age 5. I have been teaching violin to ages 4 to adult for over 8 years. While not a concert or symphony level player, I have been providing quality lessons and guidance to beginners and intermediate players of all ages and interest for years. As with all of my lessons, I provide a core curriculum as well as custom tailor to the student's needs and interest. From Bach and other Suzuki classics, to modern favorites like Pirates of the Caribbean or Lindsey Stirling.

I have taught and still teach violin students and they say they have learned so much from me. I have taught them how to play a beautiful vibrato and make some nice music. Weddings love to hire a violinist and would compensate them very well so that could be a bonus.

I believe fluency in music is every human’s right. I have spent the majority of my career teaching and learning about teaching!

“Music and language define us as human.” -Dr. Ani Patel, Music, Language, and the Brain

In lessons I seek to inspire students with the love of playing, of the process of learning to play, and the skills to make playing easy and enjoyable.

I have spent my 20 year long career teaching hundreds of students. I believe music is a tool we use to express our unique selves, and I teach accordingly to give students the tools they need to play from their hearts.

I teach a variety of styles including classical, jazz, fiddle, and creative musicianship.

I was educated at Trinity College of Music, London, and Manhattan School of Music, NYC.

I have 20 years of teaching experience, teaching all ages and levels age 2 through adult.

I hold teaching certifications in the Suzuki Method, Music Together, Dalcroze Eurythmics, the O’Connor Method, the Paul Rolland Method,

I have been playing violin since kindergarten, and I have experiences in teaching beginner students at SUNY Albany campus and I absolutely loved it! Music Performance was one of my majors of my undergraduate degrees, and I was fortunate enough to have an opportunity to perform a solo piece, Mendelssohn Violin Concerto in my senior year. I am currently enrolled in a Master's program for Intercultural Communication & English language education. Teaching has been one of my long-lasting passions and I am more than happy to work with various levels of violin learners. Hope to hear from you soon!!