VIOLIN & VIOLA LESSONS

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"I am so grateful for the growing confidence I feel in my playing and faith I now have in my continuing progress.Thanks so very much for being the patient, wise, and caring teacher that you are.....It's a pleasure to study with you!"
Susan Farber

Photo © Susan Wilson
“Rebecca's warmth, patience, and incredible talent are an added gift to every lesson.”
Lisa Porter
"You bring big bushels of great music"
Anna, age 7
My diverse background as educator, professional violist, and music director of Riverview Chamber Players enables me to provide you with a rich musical experience – one that moves beyond technical skills and into the joy of playing.
I promise to:
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Create a comfortable and supportive environment in which mistakes are just part of the learning process.
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Encourage you to laugh, ask questions, and explore.
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Adapt my teaching approach to your learning style.
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Use a combination of movement and clapping to teach you rhythm.
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Teach you scales and arpeggios and demonstrate how they apply to the music you are playing.
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Emphasize pattern recognition in rhythms, notes, and phrases.
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Explain the meaning of musical symbols and help you recognize them in new pieces of music.
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Focus on correct movement and physical posture to avoid pain or injury.
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Train you in excellent technique.
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Play duets with you to enhance your ensemble playing and to highlight the joy of chamber music.
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Practice sight-reading to enable you to learn new pieces of music quickly and independently.
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Advise you on how to structure your practice sessions.
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Introduce you to a variety of styles of music.

Photo © Susan Wilson
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