Teaching Philosophy
April's teaching philosophy is heavily influenced by the Suzuki Method. Concepts are introduced though a set of priorities: (in order) Posture, Tone, Intonation, Musicianship and Note Reading. It is important that the very basics of playing are dealt with at the beginning. Tension and improper technique can lead to problems and limitations on what a student can play later on. The beginning stages of learning are about how to hold the instrument and the bow properly. That is overlapped with creating a resonant tone on the instrument and then playing in tune. Thinking about progress over the long term is key.
Parental involvement is required. One parent should be consistently present at every lesson. The parent acts as the home teacher and is crucial to the student’s development. Daily practice and listening to the required reference recording is mandatory for rapid advancement.
April loves starting young beginners, but also has a passion for helping students that already play the violin refine their technique. Helping students to understand the theory behind the music enhances their musicianship.
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