About

My teaching philosophy draws predominantly from my knowledge of classical music. 

Students will be taught (violin):

• to read music, understand keys, rhythm, scales, chords  etc 

• to attune their ear to scales, correct intervals and pitch, play in-tune

• stylistic elements (including phrasing, dynamics, bowing patterns, tempo, vibrato, ornamentation etc)  that will give students the freedom to interpret pieces creatively 

• proper violin playing techniques, including correct posture and positioning, bow control and finger placement etc 

All students will be taught (singing)

• To understand scales, rhythm 

• To attune their ear to scales, correct intervals and pitch and sing in-tune 

• proper vocal techniques (posture, breath control, projection, vocal placement, mouth/ tongue placement, range and warm-up etc)

• stylistic elements (vibrato, ornamentation, different vocal tones, dynamics etc) that will give students the freedom to interpret pieces creatively 

• to sing in the Irish Gaelic language *if you would like to :)   

I always try my best to create playful, imaginative and effective ways to learn.  I teach in a positive, non-competitive environment and strive to encourage an attitude of music for the purpose of bringing inspiration and beauty to oneself and others. 

I especially love to develop musicality and expressiveness in student's playing and singing.

Please feel free to contact me anytime about whatever enquiries you may have :) 

Lilly