Violin Lessons in Norkirk. Amazing Teachers.

I have two graduate degrees in Music Performance. I have taught this subject for over twenty years. I have played as a regular substitute violinist with the Seattle Symphony.

Senior Music Education Major with 2+ years of teaching experience and a member of the Cincinnati Metropolitan Orchestra. A violinist and vocalist with 11+ years of experience, and 2+ years of viola and piano experience. I believe that music is an experience that is felt and understood differently among each person and because of this, all lessons are customized according to the interests, needs, and goals of each student. My students will develop a solid foundation of music theory, aural skills, and sight-reading that will prove to be extremely beneficial in their musical studies. My greatest desire is to help all of my students to achieve their greatest musical potential and to grow in their appreciation of the beauty of music.

Learn to read music easily.

10 years experience teaching beginners to advanced students! I have performed all over the world at the highest level with orchestras from the Los Angeles Philharmonic to the Scottish Chamber Orchestra. I hold a Bachelor's degree from the Royal College of Music in London, and an Artist Diploma from the Colburn School in Los Angeles. I have experience teaching Suzuki method, and use elements of Kodaly method to strengthen musical understanding. I teach with the belief that all students are different and have unique learning styles. It is my job to find out how I can help you succeed as a musician. Lessons are very focused with an emphasis on good technique and musical maturity. I have found this to be a winning combination in my students. I look forward to working with you!

In my one hour of comprehensive teaching, students learn extensively the techniques of the violin, including tone production, vibrato, musicality and pieces of music which are chosen from standard violin literature or Suzuki books. The whole idea is to get students to look at the whole learning process as a fun activity, and very soon they acquire the ability to produce beautiful sounds, correct intonation and strong vibrato. In addition to the above, I conduct some some ear-training exercises to improve intonation as well.

I teach basic through intermediate violin using the Essential Elements repertoire and my own personalized string exercises. Group lessons are available but I do not teach Suzuki. For the specific times and days for group lessons please contact me first.