Best Violin Lessons in Clinton, WI

When it comes to violin I use both book and audio. I want to help my students learn to not only read the music but to also hear and feel it. I have been teaching this way for the last few years and found that my students have a deeper understanding of the music by learning the see with their ears. Each student is tasked with coming up with goals that they want to reach, goals their parents would like for them to reach and from there a personalized path for learning is created and followed.

I began teaching violin lessons privately 5 years ago and have had as many as 40 students at one time. I have had many beginner students of all ages, and welcome students of any age or level. I approach each one of my students individualistically, focusing on the kind of music that interests and excites them most, while also providing material and exercises to help strengthen the students’ musicianship and technical proficiency on the instrument. I believes in bettering my student’s abilities through encouragement and positive reinforcement, guiding them to find a love and commitment to music. I understand that above all else, music should feel fun and rewarding and serve as a way to express yourself. If you're not having fun, you're missing the point! I have taught classical music, jazz, fiddle, and pop, and have a background in the Suzuki Method.

The violin showcases a player's talent more than any other instrument, some say. It's the hardest instrument of them all, others say. Whatever your goals, I am happy to play a role in your musical journey with this instrument. Follow a classical, traditional method of my own development that incorporates the most common repertoire sought after in festivals, auditions for orchestras, and auditions for colleges.

I play and teach many styles of music, from classical to folk music, swing, improv, blues, and rock, and I've been playing violin for over 30 years, so anything a student wants to learn is possible with me! I listen to each student with patience and presence, helping them master the techniques they know and showing them how to advance. I'm an open book for my students, happy to answer any question they might have. My years of experience give me a deep reservoir of lesson plans to draw from, and can plan out a student's whole development with them.

I love taking the time to get to know each student on an individual level, and finding what gets them excited about making music. With over ten years of experience teaching students ages five through adulthood, I know each person learns differently and has different goals. I will work with you to come up with achievable goals, while also pushing you to discover how to play in a way unique to you!

I have taught violin professionally for 5+ years. I specialize in private lessons to students of all ages and abilities, from beginner to advanced levels. I create personalized lesson plans for each student and include note reading, instrument technique, sight reading, music theory, ear training, and repertoire to provide a well-rounded music education.

My goal is that my students will be well-rounded musicians who have FUN in the music-learning and music-making process!