Dorothy C. TakeLessons Instructor Viola, Violin, Beginner to Intermediate Music Theory Bellevista Court, Severna Park, MD

I teach students as young as 7 and all ability levels, whether you're just starting out, have been playing for a while, or are considering switching from violin to viola.  My students don't just learn to copy my playing, but learn how progress and problem-solve when they're practicing on their own. 

I am a graduate of the New England Conservatory and Tufts University double degree program with degrees in Viola performance and English Literature.  At NEC I studied with Roger Tapping, Carol Rodland, and Kim Kashkashian.  My summer festival experience includes Aspen Music Festival, Bowdoin International Music Festival, and the Heifetz Institute, where I also worked with Jeffrey Irvine, John Graham, and James Dunham.

I am available to teach lessons from my home studio or in the student's home.   I use the Suzuki books for beginning students, though I do not strictly follow the Suzuki method. More advanced students will move beyond to solo Bach suites, concerti, and standard etude books. All students are expected to practice scales and learn to read music.  Beginning materials are provided, and I will help students with getting new instruments, sheet music, and other materials as they grow and progress as a student. 

Classical performance, beginning with Suzuki books but not the method itself

Severna Park High School - general - 1998-2002
New England Conservatory - Viola Performance - 2002-2007
Tufts University - English Literature - 2003-2007

Viola, Violin, Beginner to Intermediate Music Theory