As both a musician and a psychology major, Simone uses an eclectic approach of applying principles of lifespan human development, the Suzuki method, and various theory and piano course books towards her teaching methods. Even as early as middle school, she began teaching private lessons to her peers; specifically violin, viola, and cello. She greatly enjoys finding new and exciting ways to motivate young people to explore the connections between classical approaches and the application of those techniques towards popular music, including the use of technology, social media, and amplification/effects on traditionally classical acoustic instruments.

I have been continually working with children of all ages for over 20yrs. I enjoy working with children in the specific age range of 5-15 as they have the enthusiasm and mental plasticity to not just learn, but to truly develop an excitement for music for the rest of their lives when instructed with discipline kindness and competency.

Instruments: Cello, Violin, Viola, Piano

Genres:

Classical, Hip Hop, Irish

Location: Fort Washington MD, Annapolis MD, Upper Marlboro MD, Bowie MD

Why I work well with kids?

Instrument: Cello

Genres: Classical, Contemporary

Locations: Rockville, Silver Spring, Potomac, Bethesda, MD

Instrument: Cello, Violin, Viola, Piano

Genres: Classical, Contemporary, popular

Location: Capitol Hill, Dupont Circle, Adams Morgan, NW DC, Chevy Chase MD

Why I work well with kids?

I work well with kids because I feel like I am a kid myself. I teach in “black and white”, meaning there is a right way to make a stringed instrument sound good, and a wrong way. I teach the right way from the very beginning. Plus, I have routine for each lesson so students know what is expected. Also, I make sure that we are always learning and always having fun.