Over fifteen years of Suzuki violin and viola teaching experience
Suzuki Violin teacher training registered with SAA
B.A. in Violin Performance
I enjoy teaching ages 3 through adult
Policies and schedules are designed to create the highest quality learning conditions
Studio located in Blossomwood area of Huntsville
Group Classes Benefits
Group playing encourages listening and cooperative skill
Observation of advancing students
Fun and games that enhance playing skills
Self-assessment opportunities
Review in a fun setting
About Suzuki Teaching
The Suzuki "Mother Tongue" concept compares learning music to learning your native language.
First a student listens, constantly, to the sounds to be produced.
Efforts toward the first sounds are consistently repeated ("mama", "dada") and highly encouraged. "Good! again; good!, again."
Reading is added only after sound production is well established
The "Suzuki Triangle", the working relationship of student-parent-teacher, must be consistent and have ongoing communication.
In the beginning, parents take responsibility for repetition (practice) like they do with tooth brushing and bathing.
As the student grows into late elementary and middle school years the responsibility for practice transfers from parental discipline to student self-discipline.
Lessons are in-person at my private studio in Blossomwood, with cautions for any current conditions.