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Shakespeare
called music
“The
Food of Love” – but it’s much more than
that. A child
who studies music shows increased development of the
parts of the brain that govern mathematical and engineering
abilities. The
discipline of practice will benefit any other pursuit in later life.
I developed
a love for the
violin at the age of 9, when I began my own study of the
instrument. A few years later, I
became concertmaster of my high school orchestra, a member of the El
Paso
All-City orchestra, the Texas All-State orchestra, the El Paso
Symphony Orchestra, and concertmaster of the Baylor Summer
Symphony. During my senior year of high school, I won the El
Paso
Music Teachers' Award For Outstanding Violin Performance.
Since that
time, I have
performed with several groups in the DFW area, including Threadneedle
Street and
The Old Crusty Minstrels. One of my favorite genres is Celtic
music, but I also teach various other fiddling techniques.
My teaching
experience
includes substitute teaching for the Austin Independent School
District, technical course presentation, and teaching continuing
education classes for Collin County and Richland Community Colleges.
My
philosophy is that music should be FUN,
and I emphasize techniques for getting the best possible sound from the
violin.
I teach a variety of styles, but I start all beginners with classical
technique (including reading standard music notation), because that is
the most versatile. I do not use the Suzuki Method,
although I use some of the Suzuki materials (I find the Suzuki materials generally
higher quality than some other publishers).
Private
Lessons are $25/half-hour, payable monthly in advance (make checks to
Pro-Count, Inc.).
I can also advise beginning students on instrument selection. There is
no charge for an initial interview
with prospective student. Minimum age for private lesson is 6 (first
grade). For students under the age of
12, a parent or guardian should attend* each lesson with the child. I
also accept adult students at any age. 10% discount for two or more
students from the same family.
I was affiliated with Music
Learning Unlimited until the end of November 2006, when the school
closed. I now teach at my residence in Plano, near Custer and Cross Bend. To
arrange your free initial consultation, contact me directly at the number below
for directions.

Call today to arrange your free initial consultation.
214
269-1171
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