Best Violin Lessons in Phoenix, AZ

I am a string specialist. That means I teach and play violin, viola, cello, double bass, guitar, bass guitar, mandolin, ukulele and piano. I earned B.A. earned from the University of Northern Colorado, Greeley Colorado where I was a double major in classical guitar and double bass. In my senior year I was the recipient of the Annual Concerto Contest where I performed the "Concerto in A Major" on double bass with the University orchestra for the spring concert. I have played in both professional and semi-professional orchestras in Colorado and Arizona. I believe that any student will practice more if he or she likes the music they are playing. Periodically I will ask a student to give me a name of a piece of music that they would like to learn how to play. I notate it for them, often simplifying the rhythm and chords in Finale NotePad and give it to them free of charge. I teach students how to play music on their given instrument. Not just how to play the instrument but working on ...

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Experienced teacher, teaching for 20 years at universities as well as beginner and intermediate students. Building a strong foundation and cultivating musical expression, I have successfully prepared students for auditions and helped them pursue their goals. Lessons are customized to the needs of each student. All ages and levels, professional or for fun are welcome!

Help with orchestra at school and proper technique and internation

A warm and caring teacher who wants you to become a successful musician and works to create a classroom experience that is stimulating, encouraging, and adaptive to your goals and needs.

No student learns the same way, or at the same pace. I help students find the fun in what they're learning while helping them excel. Thanks to this approach, many of my students have been seen in the front seats in their orchestra classes and received many awards including: Superior Ratings at UMEA's Region Solo and Ensemble, acceptance to All-State Orchestra, Superiors at local festivals. Not only is she compassionate and caring, but she gets excellent results.

I have played violin for the past 20 years and received my Bachelor of Arts in Music at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. I think the most important part of violin playing is having fun and enjoying what you do, so I really emphasize this in my teaching. I also think it is important that we use our bodies well and avoid playing related pain, so my teaching focuses on getting players into a comfortable position with their violin. I have taught all ages, and am great teaching in the beginning stages when everything feels new and difficult! I also do consults for more seasoned players who want to improve their technique, or who are coming back to the instrument after an injury.