Lessons

The first is traditional violin lessons. My pedagogical style is primarily influenced by Simon Fischer. It also draws from the styles of my own violin teachers, Julia Bushkova, and Dr. Rossitza Jekova-Goza. I have a very scientific approach with playing violin, involving physics of sound to maximize resonance and intonation. And it’s fairly easy to communicate the principles of violin playing to a student of any age.

Since studying Contemporary Improvisation at the New England Conservatory, I also teach Music Improvisation lessons. This can be for any instrument, and is an exploration of the student’s individual style and artistry. My musical influences from the conservatory include Lautaro Mantilla, Mark Lee, and Ran Blake.

There is also a very big difference between playing as a soloist, and performing in a musical group. A lot of ensembles aren’t maximizing their sound as a group. Learning how to leverage each musician’s strengths, to listen, and develop various modes of interaction creates a tightly-knit band and offers a lot more variables for musical freedom and creativity. I can help with that!