Are you a professional violin or viola teacher looking to refine your playing and teaching even further? Or the parent of a potential musician or music lover? Or a passionate amateur who wants to take your playing to the highest levels? If so, I would love to hear from you.
Many students come to me after months or even decades of lessons — still unsure how to hold the violin comfortably, produce a beautiful tone, or how to go about making real progress towards playing the way they dream of. They’re passionate, but haven’t been taught the correct tools or had the appropriate help to diagnose and solve problems needed in order to thrive.
In my studio, I love to change this with my nearly 30 years of pedagogical experience and persistent quest to keep improving as a teacher and player.
I combine the beloved Suzuki repertoire for my young or beginning students or the vast canon of etudes, sonatas, and concerti for my advanced professionals and philosophy with biomechanically sound technique — rooted in the Rolland method and body mapping for musicians. This allows students to play with freedom, avoid injury, and access their full musical potential. I love when my students gain clarity, confidence, connection to their instrument, and bodies in ways that are often transformative.
I don’t expect that everyone will have a career in music and I don’t only take “talented” or “easy to teach” as learning an instrument is incredibly potent way to build connections in the brain and teaches so many important lessons that apply to just about any other life endeavor. I enjoy using my diagnostic and problem solving abilities to help even the most complex students. I can help anyone who can be encouraged to put in consistent work – however, daily practice is required.
For pre-college students, parents play a vital role as learning inevitably involves struggle. Most young students (and adult professional students) need encouragement to be able to practice everyday with good habits. You don’t need to be a musician yourself — but your involvement, encouragement, and support at home are essential.
If you’re looking for entertainment style lessons (ie. show up weekly without practicing and play through some songs), this isn’t the right fit. But if you want to build real skill, develop a deep connection to your instrument, and work with a teacher who takes your progress as a player seriously — I would love to hear from you.
My private studio is located in Great Falls, VA. Lessons are also available online though young beginners may only take lessons in person.
If you or your child are interested in violin or viola study, please reach out to discuss whether my teaching is the right fit.