Thomas Monaghan Violin Lessons
About
- Suzuki Method Violin Graduate (Book 10 and above)
- 16 years experience playing
- Taught by students of Dr. Suzuki
- Motivated to help students get better at violin
- Very patient and good with kids
It is fun to see the progress of someone getting better and better with the violin. It is a really hard instrument to learn and play but once you can master it, it becomes a piece of you.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
- Getting to know their strengths and weakeness first. It is always best to adjust to each student. No two students are the same so learning is different for each student.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have tutored other kids on the violin. I have graduated from the Suzuki Method and have been to multiple camps with the best violinist and professors in Tokyo, Japan.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
For pricing it is just by the hour. I ask for 20 dollars an hour.
How did you get started teaching?
I thought that it was one of my strengths. I was always good at coaching kids playing football, I decided that I could do the same with the violin.
What types of students have you worked with?
Any type of students! Preferably kids that are eager to learn or excited to become a better violinist!
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Look for a teacher who will teach you to play the violin with emotion, not just textbook style. Music is something we should love, not to be played like a robot.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
They should see if they can try doing it on their own or not. It is crucial to try first by yourself and then ask. Music really does come from within.