🎻 Welcome to my violin (and viola!) studio.
I am an amateur violist and violinist who offers affordable and private violin and viola lessons for all, on the East Side of Detroit (near West/East/Indian Village) and virtually via video lessons.
At this time, I am hoping to take on amateur adult learners of these great instruments, whose goals, I have found, are often at odds with the demands (and the prices) of traditional pedagogy. I tailor my lessons to each individual student so they can develop extremely solid fundamental skills on their instrument, while also pursuing their individual musical goals and aspirations.
My teaching philosophy
My approach balances solid fundamentals with creative individual expression. Every student is unique, and it is rare for two students to require exactly the same regimen.
I focus on bringing out the best in each individual student, generally avoiding overly-narrow methods such as Suzuki, while also focusing on oft-neglected but criticial musical skills such as early sightreading and improvisation.
My own genre is Classical, and Classical technique, etudes, and theory are a huge part of my pedagogical method. I am devoted to Classical music not so much because of the repertoire, but because I strongly believe in the immense power of Classical music theory as an expressive language, particularly for amateur chamber music and improvisation. Part of my work as a teacher is connecting students at similar skill levels, and with similar musical goals, to help address the draught of amateur chamber groups across Detroit.
While my pedagogical method is Classically-oriented (which will not surprise anyone who knows that I started on the viola!), I take pride in helping students achieve their individual musical goals, whatever their preferred genre(s) may be.
Contact
Are you ready to start lessons? Please let me know about your prior musical experience, your goals, and your budget using the form below.