About
I am happy to teach all students at all levels. It is a great pleasure to make music the language for everyone.
I greatly enjoy teaching and performing music
Specialties
Do you own a violin?
Years experience
Able to read music
Lesson length
Student's age
Instrument interested in
Reviews
Meg S.
understood as well as his teaching of technique.
Z L.
old. We started in person and soon had to shift to remote learning due to COVID. At this
young age, it needs a lot of patience from the teacher and the parents. Learning remotely
makes it even more challenging. Jacob has been extremely patient with us. H... Show more
Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
if the student is a beginner i use the suzuki method for starting students. Twinkle Twinkle little star and a few variations. I have them move their bows like rockets and trains, windshield wipers, and elevetors to get a good bow grip. I teach them how to hold the violin with their chin mostly to keep their hands relaxed, and to get a good shoulderpad if that makes holding the violin easier. then we start on learning the A major scale , the twinkles and more.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
i got a bachelors degree in music performance at Boston University, I got trained to teach the suzuki method, I played in many orchestras including springfield symphony, Vermont Symphony, Hillyer Festival Orchestra, Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra and many more. I started my own non profit organization. The Charles River Sinfonietta, mostly for chamber music concerts. Often students will play a solo with us in our concerts or videos we make.