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Welcome to the World of Violin and Fiddle playing!
What's the difference?
Violin and fiddle are two names for the same instrument. Often the word violin is used when referring to classical music, and fiddle suggests traditional folk music, but classical players pick up their fiddles, and fiddlers play violins. Whether reading music or playing by ear, the best players use good technique and careful listening in every musical genre.
My Teaching
I teach in my home studio in Longmont, Colorado. I work one on one with each student. Parents of young students attend lessons, listen quietly and take notes while I work with their child. We have group lessons at least once per month.
When working with children, I use the Suzuki method. Suzuki music education is about you, your child, and me (The Suzuki Triangle) working together to develop your child's natural ability. Lessons are 30, 45, or 60 minutes per week. Parental involvement in daily practicing is essential.
When working with older children and adults, I teach the student how to work independently and I teach note reading from the start.
With fiddle students, I foster a combination of reading and ear-to-hand skills.
For more detailed information, visit this page.
When working with children, I use the Suzuki method. Suzuki music education is about you, your child, and me (The Suzuki Triangle) working together to develop your child's natural ability. Lessons are 30, 45, or 60 minutes per week. Parental involvement in daily practicing is essential.
When working with older children and adults, I teach the student how to work independently and I teach note reading from the start.
With fiddle students, I foster a combination of reading and ear-to-hand skills.
For more detailed information, visit this page.
About Me
I was an elementary school teacher in Scotland before emigrating to the United States. I earned an undergraduate degree in music education from The University of Michigan and a Masters Degree in Education from Lesley University. My Suzuki violin teacher training I did with Ellie Albers-Leroux, an internationally respected Suzuki teacher. I grew up in Scotland where I learned to play the music of my homeland, and have taught and performed all over Britain, America, Singapore, Australia, and Europe. For more information, click here.
"Musical ability is not an inborn talent but an ability which can be developed. The potential of every child is unlimited." Shinichi Suzuki