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.
Vaughan B.
Instrument: Piano, Violin
Genres: Classical, Baroque, Contemporary
Location: NW DC, Bethesda, Potomac, North Potomac, Chevy Chase, Rockville
Why I work well with kids?
Most of my professional experience has involved working with kids, ages 5 – 16, through coaching sports and/or teaching music. Over the years I have learned to have a great amount of patience and understanding which I think is key to helping a student reach their potential. I am also able to tailor my style of teaching to fit the need of the child…and I’m creative and friendly!
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.
Johanna D.
Instruments: Violin
Genres: Classical, contemporary
Location: NW DC, Chevy Chase, Bethesda, Potomac MD
Why I work well with kids?
I believe that kids catch onto my enthusiasm for music and that helps creates a worthwhile and fun learning environment that will be both beneficial to teacher and student.
Jean-Luc P.
Instruments: violin, voice, some trombone and piano
Genres: classical, contemporary
Why I work well with kids?
Jean Luc has been working with B&B Music Lessons for a few years and his students both young and old have loved working with him. He is gentle and patient and is a truly kind human being.
Eric O.
Instrument: Piano, Trumpet, Drums, Violin, Brass, Guitar, Electric Bass, Reeds
Locations: Springfield, Ft. Belvoir, Fairfax, Woodbridge, VA
Genres: Jazz, Blues, Rock, Folk, Gospel, R&B
Why I work well with kids?
I have worked with kids from 4 years of age and above. I have also taught senior citizens. I have been teaching music to a variety of people and age group for more than 15 years. I am able to communicate with each age group which enhances the teaching and learning experience. This is my life work and I am very good at it. I have so many testimonies both in the U.S. and in Africa concerning the high standard of music that I am able to take my students to.
Christopher Z.
Instruments: flute, piano, violin
Genres: Classical, rock, blues, jazz, funk, folk, contemporary
Location: Silver Spring, Wheaton, Olney, Potomac, Rockville, MD
Chris P.
Instrument: Piano, Violin
Genres: Classical, Contemporary, Folk
Location: Silver Spring, Rockville, Bethesda, NW DC
Tom L.
Instruments: Violin, Viola, Guitar, Piano, Organ
Genres: classical, contemporary, jazz, folk
Location: Arlington, Seven Corners, Alexandria, McLean VA