Since April 2020
Instructor since April 2020
Viola,
From 55.18 £ /h
Hello! I am a Long Island-based viola and violin teacher currently working towards a Master's degree in viola performance at Stony Brook University. I have taught more than a dozen violin and viola students ages 6-70 over the past 5 years, and I continue to maintain a hybrid studio in Northern Virginia in addition to lessons online and on Long Island. I hold a Bachelor of Music degree in viola from the Peabody Institute of Music in Baltimore.
I care deeply about the quality of my lessons, and I continuously improve my teaching materials to meet the needs of each student and to reflect each new insight I gain about string playing. My approach in lessons is based on having a long term plan for each student of becoming an excellent all-around musician, while achieving satisfying results in the short term. The most important skill I focus on with every student, young and old, is being able to analyze a technical or musical problem, break it down into a set of realistic steps, and work with efficiency to gain and retain the results. In other words: understanding how to practice in a rewarding but challenging way.
In my viola and violin lessons, music theory work is vital to making musical progress, whether through understanding chords and tonal harmony, or simply reading music fluently. I was the recipient of the Azalia H. Thomas Prize for Music Theory in my graduating class at Peabody, and I regularly compose and arrange music for my students and peers. I am glad to teach theory and composition independently of instrumental instruction for interested students, but know that if you would like to study an instrument with me, you will build a great base knowledge of theory.
I care deeply about the quality of my lessons, and I continuously improve my teaching materials to meet the needs of each student and to reflect each new insight I gain about string playing. My approach in lessons is based on having a long term plan for each student of becoming an excellent all-around musician, while achieving satisfying results in the short term. The most important skill I focus on with every student, young and old, is being able to analyze a technical or musical problem, break it down into a set of realistic steps, and work with efficiency to gain and retain the results. In other words: understanding how to practice in a rewarding but challenging way.
In my viola and violin lessons, music theory work is vital to making musical progress, whether through understanding chords and tonal harmony, or simply reading music fluently. I was the recipient of the Azalia H. Thomas Prize for Music Theory in my graduating class at Peabody, and I regularly compose and arrange music for my students and peers. I am glad to teach theory and composition independently of instrumental instruction for interested students, but know that if you would like to study an instrument with me, you will build a great base knowledge of theory.
Location
At teacher's location :
- Staller Center For the Arts, 3304 Staller Center, Stony Brook, NY 11794
Online from United States
About Me
I am a Baltimore-based violist studying at the Peabody Institute of Music with Choong-jin Chang. I believe learning an instrument and collaborating with other people can be one of the most fulfilling and rewarding things a human can do, and I am grateful to have spent so much time playing chamber music and working to help myself and others get better at this art. It's very important to me to be open and honest with other musicians, while always showing care and respect towards them, and I take this attitude into my teaching.
Outside of music, I am into philosophy, ice hockey, and classic or experimental movies.
Outside of music, I am into philosophy, ice hockey, and classic or experimental movies.
Education
Bachelor of Music in Viola Performance anticipated May 2021 from the Peabody Institute of Music, studying with Choong-jin Chang.
Previous studies with Jung Eun Shin and Philippe Chao,
Previous studies with Jung Eun Shin and Philippe Chao,
Experience / Qualifications
-11 years playing experience
-Has served as principal violist of Peabody Symphony and Chamber orchestras
-Garth Newel Music Center Emerging Artist Fellowship, 2019
-Renova Music Festival participant, 2018, 2019
-Experience teaching and mentoring musicians as well as leading sectionals
-Has served as principal violist of Peabody Symphony and Chamber orchestras
-Garth Newel Music Center Emerging Artist Fellowship, 2019
-Renova Music Festival participant, 2018, 2019
-Experience teaching and mentoring musicians as well as leading sectionals
Age
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration
30 minutes
45 minutes
60 minutes
The class is taught in
English
Availability of a typical week
(GMT -05:00)
New York
At teacher's location and via webcam
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
00-04
04-08
08-12
12-16
16-20
20-24
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