Queen City Suzuki Violin
About
The Suzuki method provides young children with the opportunity to learn violin even when they are age 3. Parents take notes in the lesson and work with the student at home, which enables good practicing habits from a young age.
Suzuki's philosophy was that every child can learn!
I love teaching violin to children of all ages, and also adults!
Learning the violin for the first time can be a fun and even magical experience. After you get to working for a few months, one can look back and see-- wow, I can play the violin now! It is fun and exhilarating to watch students work and succeed in learning to play.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
Have a trial lesson to see if it is a good match. Begin with learning rhythms on the open strings, developing a bow hold and playing position.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Masters in Music Performance from UNCSA as well as Suzuki Violin Training Books 1-3.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
$30 per half hour; $35 for 45 minutes; $45 for an hour
How did you get started teaching?
Started teaching a few students from the Suzuki violin website & continued to build the studio from there!
What types of students have you worked with?
Age 3 beginners to intermediate teens or even beginner adults!
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
We just had our Bunny Ballads Recital last spring. We use the bunny songs to help learn violin & bunnies are a big theme in the entire book, so we had Mrs. Cottontail bring her live rabbits for the recital after party!
The older students also had a lovely recital complete with banana awards for the silliest student, the newest student, students who have made progress.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Find a teacher that you can work well with, find someone who understands children, who has an open mind and also good credentials in playing and teaching!
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
What do I need to bring for my first lesson?
How long might I be with this size of violin?
Should I make music a profession or are there other outlets in music when I'm in college or an adult?