I teach the Suzuki Method for violin and viola, so I do have specific repertoire that I will require my students to learn, but I also am very flexible with this approach and love hearing my student’s suggestions on what they would like to learn as well. 

 

The Suzuki Method is basically learning from listening and repetition before learning from actually reading the music.  If you would like to know more about the Suzuki Method, feel free to ask me any questions.

 

I am willing to work with students of all ages and abilities, from complete beginner to advanced.  I would not suggest starting violin or viola lessons before the age of five. 

 

S T U D E N T  R E Q U I R E M E N T S 

 

The student will need to have a violin or viola in possession.  This would include the instrument, the bow, the case, rosin, a cloth (to wipe the rosin off of the instrument), and a shoulder rest.  You can buy, borrow, or rent any of these things and if you need any help with that, please let me know.  These things would be discussed at a beginner’s first lesson.  It is also a good idea to have a notebook that I can take notes in so that the student can remember the assignments and what they need to be practicing.    

 

I would like my students to arrive a couple minutes before their lesson time so that they have time to get their instrument out and ready; then there is no wasted lesson time.  

 

I highly recommend parents sitting in on their child’s lesson if the student is under 12 years old.  I also do not mind if the parent or student wants to record the lesson time so that they can take it home and review it.    

 

I will require students to purchase the necessary method books that they will be learning their music from. 

 

The student will be required to practice a certain amount of minutes/hours a week and I will provide a practice sheet for them to fill out.  The amount of time I will require the student to practice will depend on their age and ability.  Parents need to encourage lots of practice time.  The amount of practice time a student puts in is a major factor in learning the instrument, becoming a better musician, and achieving their goals.