Downloads for Violin Students
Downloads for Viola Students
Extra-Long-Scale (17-inch) Perlon Viola Strings
"Don't Fret" fingerboard decals for beginning students
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Private Violin and
Viola Lessons
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New expanded schedule! Current available lesson times:
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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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younger student is expected to take notes and learn to tune the instrument, and should
be willing to commit to supervising regular practice with the student.
This is an enormous help to the younger student. You are
also welcome to bring a tape recorder to each lesson -- it makes a
wonderful record of the progress of your child. I also teach beginning viola. |
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| I recommend the "Don't
Fret"
fingerboard decal for beginning students, which may be
purchased directly from me.
This marvelous invention is a superior replacement
for fingerboard tapes typically used for beginning students. I can also
help with instrument selection. |
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| I have a
variety of violins for sale, including some inexpensive beginner's
instruments that can be much more economical than renting. Please contact me
for details. I no longer rent instruments, but I can refer you to some
excellent rental sources. |
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