Silver Bridge Strings Violin/Viola/Cello/Piano Lessons

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About

I have been teaching for 20 years Violin, Viola, Cello, and Piano to students of all ages and learning abilities. I am a former Orchestra Director, and Adjunct Professor of Strings from Thiel College. I have played professionally in orchestras in Florida, West Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. I currently perform regularly with Opera Western Reserve, Youngstown Symphony, Warren Philharmonic Orchestra as the Assistant Concertmaster, Greenville Symphony Orchestra, Harmony String Quartet, and Jazz Groups. I teach multi genres in Classical, Jazz, Blues, Rock, Country, Celtic, and Folk.

I love watching my students grow in their abilities. That moment when a students achieves their goals, the light in their eyes reminds me why I do what I do.

Highlights

Hired 2 times

1 employee

26 years in business

Serves Youngstown , OH

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Years experience

No formal training, No formal training; some self-taught experience, 0 – 2 years experience, 2 – 4 years experience, 4+ years of experience

Able to read music

Student can read music, Student cannot read music

Lesson length

30 minutes, 45 minutes, 60 minutes

Student's age

Under 5 years old, 5 – 10 years old, 11 – 13 years old, 14 – 18 years old, 19 – 25 years old, 26 – 45 years old, 46 – 65 years old, Over 65 years old

Student has instrument

Students who have a piano, Students who have a keyboard, Students who have neither

Interested musical styles

Classical, Jazz, Pop, I can make recommendations

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Meike E.

Very enthusiastic teacher who is ready to jump in and knows how to guide the student.

October 08, 2020

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Frequently asked questions

What is your typical process for working with a new student?

I like to begin by assesing the individual student's interests in musical genres as well as desired goals for performance. I work through a variety of method books, and encourage proper alignment in form to not only prevent future injury, but attain peak performance through proper technique.

What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

Masters of Music Performance in Violin

Classical and Jazz Studies

Bachelor of Music Performance in Violin

Classical and Jazz Studies

Studied with great violinists from the Cleveland Orchestra and Pittsburgh Symphony, as well as the National Symphony. Jazz studies with great mentors like John Blake Jr., and members of the Turtle Island String Quartet.

Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.

$20 30 minutes

$40 60 minutes

How did you get started teaching?

When I received concertmaster of the boardman orchestra in eighth grade my conductor asked me to beging teaching other students. I was advanced at that time studying under the college professor starting in seventh grade.

What types of students have you worked with?

I have taught music to 5 year olds to adults 60+, as well as children and adults with special needs.

Services offered

Piano

Violin

Cello