1927 West Avenue L, Lancaster, California, USA
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Anyone can learn to play
real songs right from the start
and sound good from the start, too!
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A different approach to learning to play the violin
"speak" the language first
Learn to play your instrument first - starting with real songs - and then learn to read music once you have mastered basic playing skills through a few songs. Just like the way a child learns their first language, with this approach you start with real music, "speaking" the language before you read it. Once you experience playing music, it's easier to connect it to standard music notation on paper!
start with a beautiful sound
You'll learn how to make a beautiful sound starting with the very first lesson. I think this is the one of the best ways to stay motivated on a stringed instrument, from beginning through advanced levels! If you enjoy listening to yourself, you'll look forward to the next time you get to practice!
Engage your whole brain
Engage your whole brain
Playing orchestral stringed instruments like violin, viola, cello, or double bass engages your whole brain! Between the action of the fingers in the left hand and the movement of the bow in the right hand, students develop a stronger connection between the right and left sides of the brain. Playing music also allows you to express creativity, make concrete connections to math, experience achievements as you progress, and so much more!
practice smarter
Engage your whole brain
You'll learn why practice alone doesn't "make perfect" and how to make your practice time work to your advantage. Even 5 minutes a day of the right kind of practicing can move you forward in skill and sound! Beginners are encouraged to practice often, but not for long periods. Advanced students learn to maximize their progress through customized practice sequences along with all the "shortcuts" and "tricks" I've learned in the past 35+ years of playing!
viola, cello, and double bass
viola, cello, and double bass
Love the richer sounds of lower notes? Beginning classes and one-on-one lessons for the other instruments of the string family - viola, cello, and double bass - are also offered! If you have questions about which instrument might suit your preferences best, please get in touch!
Music Exploration Classes
viola, cello, and double bass
Music exploration classes are also offered a few times a year for children and families who are hoping to discover music in a variety of ways! These classes include an introduction to the elements of music through notation, listening, movement, and playing introductory instruments like drums, xylophone, recorder, ukulele, and more!