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Upbeat Violin, Viola, Cello, and Piano Lessons with a Pro!

Teaching music is my passion, and my lessons are ALWAYS upbeat and positive! Lessons are 100% tailored to you - YOUR goals, music background, and musical tastes.

I have a Doctorate in Music Education, a Master's degree in Orchestral Conducting, and a decade of experience playing professionally for orchestras and teaching hundreds of students of all ages!

Extra information

The time commitment to become "good" is sometimes the biggest challenge for music students at any age. It takes 30-90 minutes a day in focused practice to make satisfying progress. With patience and dedication, though, you will learn some of the most beautiful music in the world!

I have been teaching online music lessons for 5 years on Zoom and Skype. (I can show you how to set it up on your phone or computer.)

I look forward to speaking with you!

Location

Online via webcam
At student's location: Around The Villages, FL, United States

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General info

Age:
Preschool children (4-6 years old)
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level:
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration:
45 minutes
60 minutes
90 minutes
120 minutes
The class is taught in:English, Italian

About Me

Dr. Rachel has spent her life in music as a violinist, conductor, and teacher. Raised in a musical home, she began violin and piano at a young age and started conducting and organizing orchestras in high school. Her love of playing in orchestras and teaching life lessons through musical concepts led her to study orchestral conducting, violin performance, and music education - culminating in her doctorate in May 2017.

An avid adventurer, Rachel uses music as a great excuse to travel the world and has performed, learned, and taught at many beautiful summer festivals.

Education

PhD (doctorate) in Music Education - 2017 from Florida State University

Master's in Orchestral Conducting - 2012 from Northwestern University

Artist Diploma and Bachelor's Degrees - 2010 and 2014 from University of Tennessee

Experience / Qualifications

Violinist - Knoxville Symphony (6 years)
Violinist and Assistant Conductor - Missouri Symphony (8 years)
Founder and Music Director - Oak Ridge Youth Symphony and Summer Conservatory (3 years)

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Helped with easier fingering for my orchestra music

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