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Violin and Fiddle Lessons: Learn Your Favorite Song!
From traditional American Bluegrass to Katy Perry to Mozart to Django-style Swing music, you can learn to play your favorite song on the violin or viola with determination and effective instruction. These lessons encompass reading music, ear training, and a strong technical foundation on the instrument. All ages and musical goals are welcome!
My 20+ years of musical experience include playing for opera and film scores, throwing down hundreds of studio tracks, touring with Americana and punk bands, performing for weddings, funerals, parties, school assemblies, and I want to share that knowledge with you and accompany you on your artistic journey.
Rental instruments available
My 20+ years of musical experience include playing for opera and film scores, throwing down hundreds of studio tracks, touring with Americana and punk bands, performing for weddings, funerals, parties, school assemblies, and I want to share that knowledge with you and accompany you on your artistic journey.
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Bring a notebook.Rental instruments available
Location
At teacher's location: h Street, Paso Robles, CA, USA
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Age: | Children (7-12 years old) Teenagers (13-17 years old) Adults (18-64 years old) Seniors (65+ years old) |
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Student level: | Beginner Intermediate Advanced |
Duration: | 30 minutes 45 minutes 60 minutes |
The class is taught in: | English |
About Me
I currently play with 4 bands: Bremen Town (bluegrass/americana), The Cancellations (alternative rock), The Flogging Seagulls (80's/Irish), The Gipsy All-Stars (jazz/swing), in addition to being hired to record various violin tracks and play popular and Classical music for weddings, proposals, and private events (so many Taylor Swift requests).I began playing at 10 years old after attending a school assembly where someone played the main title theme for Star Wars on violin...and I was hooked.
Fiddling started at 15, when I started taking lessons from a guy on his boat in Redondo Beach. My step-dad paid him with beer.
My tuxedo cat's name is Mijo and he's (mostly) a very good boy.
*Online Lessons available*
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Violin Performance/Minor in Psychology from Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University, Class of 2013Early Childhood Education credits from Santa Monica City College
WSET (Wine and Spirits Education Trust), Certified Level 3
Experience / Qualifications
BA in Violin Performance, private violin instructor 2013-2015, full-time band tour 2015-2018, currently performing 2x/weekAsk a question
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