I offer traditional in-person lessons in Hinesburg and Essex Junction, and online private lessons.
Students who I see in person will need to commit to a specific day and time each week for their lessons. For school aged students and beginner adults, lessons must be weekly so I can observe technique on a regular basis to prevent bad habits from inadvertently forming. Bi-weekly lessons are an option for late-intermediate or advanced students who already have a grasp on technique. Bi-weekly lessons are only offered late mornings.
If you live outside of Vermont and wish to study with me, I also offer online lessons. You need access to reliable internet but aside from that, we would meet as if we were in person. Lessons will be at a prearranged time via Facetime or Google Hangouts and payable by credit / debit card via Square. I have limited times available for teaching online and I reserve this platform for students who are unable to be seen in person due to distance.
Regardless of the platform, students are expected to practice between lessons. If progress isn't being made, I will have a conversation with the student / parent regarding practice techniques so that things start moving in the right direction.
Students who have shown proficiency with basic technique, use of dynamics and have good intonation will be invited to participate performing chamber music with other students in the studio. As many school districts in Vermont do not offer orchestra programs, performing duets give students many opportunities in learning musicianship that they normally would not have with simply taking private lessons.
Students who wish to work on duets, either viola-viola, violin-violin, or violin-viola, will be required to practice assigned pieces in addition to their solo pieces and studies.
Coaching will also be required for those who wish to study duets. Coaching times will be separate from regular lessons and scheduling will be worked out between the interested students and myself.