Education
B.M.and M.M. Violin Performanceat Manhattan School of Music, Suzuki Teachers Certification Scholl for Strings NYC
Expertise
30 years private and Group
Years
18 years
Ages Taught
Preschool to Adults
Instrument(s) Taught
Violin
Availability
Both
What do students need to bring to their first lesson?
if new to violin, bring instrument , notebook/pen.Otherwise bring most recent piece studied and list of previous techniques and repertoire. Then we’ll take it from there !
Learning Goals
If a young beginner, I introduce the instrument and its parts, bow; Vocalizing the primary 4 Suzuki rhythms, learning and re-enforcing posture for playing, learning to pluck rhythms then instructed to play on open strings. If the grasp is very good, a few notes are introduced. Intro to older and non-beginner students will involve a mutual re-evaluation of previous exercises or pieces and devise a plan to improve and build on with new games, exercises, and composition as necessary to make for a productive and fun month of lessons.
Supply List
Depends on age and level . Focus is on technical studies and repertoire.
Time Commitment
Daily practice is stressed , encouraged and a plan is devised along with student to help this become a joyful reality.
Progress
Semester/ Academic year/Summer lessons