Simone S.
Instruments: Violin, Cello, Piano, Viola
Genres:
Classical, Rock, Hip-Hop
Location: NW DC, Arlington, McLean, Alexandria, Georgetown, Chevy Chase, MD
Why I work well with kids?
Jennifer M.
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?
Enrique R.
Instruments: Violin, Viola
Genres:
Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Contemporary and Modern.
Location: Washington DC, Silver Spring MD, Bethesda MD, Chevy Chase MD, Rockville Md, Potomac MD
Why I work well with kids?
As the student gets older the lessons can get more serious with the same dynamic of having fun at the violin lesson.
Ben H.
Instrument: Violin (suzuki and traditional), guitar, banjo, beginner electric bass, viola
Genres: Rock, Americana, Folk, Bluegrass, Blues, Country (good country), Jazz, Funk, Reggae, Soul
Location: Falls Church, Arlington, Fairfax, Vienna VA
Why I work well with kids?
I work well with kids because I started learning an instrument at a very young age myself, so I am able to put myself in their shoes. My teacher showed a great deal of patience and sensitivity to my learning style and knew how to make it fun and engaging, so I strive to do that with my students. I think it’s important to be continuously encouraging and positive with kids, and show them how rewarding playing music can be. I truly believe it’s my responsibility to share the passion I have as a musician with my students.
Katie C.
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.
Tom L.
Instruments: Violin, Viola, Guitar, Piano, Organ
Genres: classical, contemporary, jazz, folk
Location: Arlington, Seven Corners, Alexandria, McLean VA
Why I work well with kids?
I have extensive experience working with music students of all ages. I try to be non-intimidating while communicating my passion for music to get my students excited about learning. With kids, showing them what they could be playing in a matter of weeks gets them motivated, and a cycle of positive reinforcement gets them there!