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So, your student wants to play the Violin...
...Or maybe you want to learn yourself! Regardless, my philosophy is that ANYONE can learn to play the violin with practice and proper guidance. I have taught students from ages 5 to 70, and I especially love working with beginners - there's so much to discover! I am currently available for lessons directly through my contact page, or you can find me through Creative Music Lessons or the Purple Deer Music Academy in Fairfield. I am also available for online lessons.
My teaching method emphasizes learning Music Theory and Ear Training simultaneously to help students gain a well-rounded understanding of their instrument. This means that, while we are working on skills such as note-reading, we will also engage in "call-and-response" exercises to help students learn musical phrases "by ear". I encourage students to cultivate strong classical technique while still studying other genres that may capture their interest. We will also work with the music you/your student enjoys listening to through transcription and ear training exercises.
Check out the links below for recommendation letters and reviews from current and past students, and head over to my "Connect" tab to send an email or set up a phone call. Not certain if you're ready to commit to long-term lessons? Let's set up a shorter demo lesson for a reduced rate and we can see if this will be a good fit.