Hello! My name is Esther, and I am a classically trained pianist and violinist with over 25 years of playing experience. I earned my Bachelor of Music in Violin Performance from the Claire Trevor School of the Arts at UC Irvine and have been teaching students of various ages and skill levels for several years. My teaching approach focuses on building strong technical foundations while fostering a genuine love for music. I specialize in the Suzuki Method and tailor each lesson to meet the individual needs and learning styles of my students. Whether a student is picking up the violin for the first time or preparing for auditions and performanc

I have undergraduate and graduate degrees in music performance, and I've been teaching for decades. I have also played for many television shows and movies, such as Inside/Out, Wall-e, Finding Nemo, Finding Dory, America's Got Talent, Lost, and Family Guy, to name a few. I've recorded and performed with many groups and stars, including Guns & Roses, Aerosmith, Ringo Starr, George Harrison, Andrea Bocelli, Mannheim Steamroller, the Pacific Symphony, and Laguna Pagaent of the Masters Orchestra, so I have lots of experience to bring to every level of teaching. I love the satisfaction I get when my students do well at auditions. I have a 12-year-...

Interaction not only between student and teacher but in duets, trios, different instruments working together. All styles of music. Students interacting with students. Performance, competition, and Master Class oportunities. Understanding and application of all aspects of Music. Music is a wonderful gift. One that will not only bless the student and teacher but those around them. To see a student perfect and enjoy a song no matter what their level, is a joy. To be able to have an outlet for your emotions, perfecting your discipline through music is a wonderful experience that lasts your whole life. There is nothing more satisfying and...

Elite Musique is a classical music education company that provides students with opportunities to help showcase them when the college application process begins. All students are classically trained, but choose which genres of music to focus on. All of our teachers are college educated and are not only masters of music, but masters of education as well. Our teachers and students are encouraged to think outside of the box. Their goal is to create their own unique musical signature....

Seeing students success in playing and enjoying music. Having the chance to share something that has been a joy in my life.

I offer fun lessons that motivate the student to continue to want to learn It excites me to see students eager and anxious to learn.