Lessons
I offer violin (beginner, intermediate, advanced) and cello (beginner) lessons from my home to students of all ages. You can also find me teaching a few days a week at the Front Porch in downtown Charlottesville.
Current Availability
Thursdays from 12 - 6:30 pm
Teaching Philosophy
It is a joy for me to encourage students in self-compassion and patience as they learn to play an incredibly difficult instrument. I help students enjoy learning music in a positive, fun, and creative environment.
I intentionally tailor lessons to meet the needs & interests of each student, drawing from a breadth of music of different styles, from classical (Suzuki method & Essential Elements books), fiddle, worship, pop, etc.
Referencing Sanford's theory of student development (1966), I provide a balance of challenge and support."[To experience growth, students need a balanced amount of challenge and support as appropriate to the task.]"
Want to get even more of a vibe for my teaching style?! Check out my "Teaching" highlights on instagram.
During lessons, you will encounter my two sweet cats, Ruthie and Esther - they'll come out to say hello or perhaps be in hiding because they're not always so sure about string music, haha.
With students of all ages, I am known to end lessons with words of affirmation and reflective questions ("what are you proud of yourself for today?"), stickers, a one minute dance party, and/or candy from the infamous candy jar :)
She won our practice challenge! We learned the "Heartland" theme song together because we both love the show so much, haha
After our 1 min dance party to celebrate the end of her violin lesson