...I have played violin for 19 years. I was trained classically, mostly Suzuki method and went on to study bluegrass fiddling, Irish fiddle, and Quebecois fiddle styles, and mandolin. My mother has been a violin teacher for most of my life and so I have observed many of her teaching techniques. (read more)
I currently hold a master's (Master of Arts in Teaching) degree from Western Oregon University, and a bachelor's degree in English from Ball State University. I am also a National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT). and hold a100-hour TESOL certification from OnTESOL. I have been teaching in an American high school for 10 years now. (read more)