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