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Violin and Piano Teacher for beginner, intermediate and advanced violin and piano students focusing on each student’s unique expression.

I am a professional violin, performer, recording artist, pianist and singer with 36 years experience on my instruments and 25 years experience as a music teacher. I am passionate about giving students an excellent technical foundation, a deep understanding of musical expression and beauty as well as a balanced and sustainable approach to practicing so as to instill a lifelong love of the instrument.
My styles range from classical, of which I studied through conservatory on violin, rock music, pop, electronica and original songwriting composition. Students will learn the fundamentals of their instrument thoroughly, will develop a deep appreciation for their own ability to excel and persevere as well as an approach to life through music which values discipline, self love, imagination and empowerment.

Location

Online via webcam

General info

Age:
Preschool children (4-6 years old)
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
90 minutes
120 minutes
The class is taught in:English

About Me

Violin was my first language and has been my greatest ally and superpower. I am deeply inspired by the spark in my student's eyes when they discover their own innate ability to master the instrument. Studying the violin and it's gorgeous literature provides one of the most intricate, empowering and life-long crafts to everyone who plays. I first fell in love when I was extremely young and began lessons when I was 4. I trained classically with teachers who trace back to Ivan Galamian and pursued a Violin Performance degree at University of MIchigan. I am an established recording artist, composer and bandleader and perform in the rock, metal and electronica realms as well as any other genre required. I am also a trained pianist and singer. The most important aspect of teaching is to instill a sense of confidence in one's own ability to learn and to persevere past difficulties. Because of the intense nature of the instrument, I spend concerted effort tailoring my lessons to each student's individual learning style. I begin with a firm foundation in proper violin technique, music reading and theory. The gold is when we discover the emotional nature of the music and how to express as unique players. Often in the classical world we can get stuck inside of a box. I have found that a strong footing in classical music can in fact launch musicians into an expansive career in whatever genre they prefer, if we are open to all possibilities. With this in mind I also teach improvisation from a young age as to strengthen playing from both brain hemispheres. A holistic approach in learning music can provide extremely powerful support to awaken the inner musical genius within everyone.

Education

Studied Suzuki and Traditional Violin from the age of 4 onward.
Studied with Michael Avsharian, a student of Ivan Galamian for 6 years.
Studied with Paul Kantor at the University of Michigan School of Music
Studied piano with Patricia Willwerth at Central Michigan University

Experience / Qualifications

38 years of experience playing, studying, and performing violin. 25 years of teaching experience. 20 years as a professional and independent artist playing with John Paul Jones, The Foo Fighters at the Grammy's and Red Rocks, Eric McFadden, Bonfire Madigan as well as countless other bands. Have recorded on countless records. Founder, frontwoman, violinist, singer and songwriter for KnightressM1. Have released two full length violin improv albums: 'Glass Live at Grace Cathedral' & 'Creation'. Released a full length record for KnightressM1 in 2020 'Dreams and Devastation' to positive press review worldwide.

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