Want to learn the secrets behind my playing and musicianship? Here’s how!
Institutions of Higher Learning:
I currently serve as Chair of the String Department of Berklee College of Music in Boston. For more information, visit Berklee.edu and Berklee College of Music Admissions.
I formerly served as a Professor at The Juilliard School, Nyack College, Manhattan campus, and as an Affiliate Artist of Sarah Lawrence College.
Summer Programs:
I am Director of Berklee College of Music’s new Global String Intensive, where you get to study and interact with the entire Berklee College String Faculty. Here’s a video that gives you a window into the experience:
I also have taught at Mark Wood Rock Orchestra Camp since its founding in 2010.
MyTalentForge.com
By far the most convenient and economical way to learn from me is to subscribe to MyTalentForge.com. I regularly upload video lessons and sheet music. I also answer subscriber questions via text and video. Here’s a sample lesson of me teaching a relaxation & tone production exercise I learned from Joseph Gingold, teacher of Joshua Bell:
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Skype Lessons & Private Lessons:
I give private lessons and chamber music coachings in person and via Skype. I recommend that private students already have experienced my teaching by either subscribing to MyTalentForge.com or attending my in-person master classes or workshops. If you have questions about whether private lessons are right for you, please contact me.
My Writings:
You can learn quite a bit for free, just from reading articles on this website!
Master Classes:
I am available to teach master classes in violin, viola, improvisation, eclectic styles, and composition. I have given master classes at festivals, high schools, colleges, conservatories, community centers, and private teachers’ studios. To arrange a master class for your students, contact me.