Emma's String Studio

Serves Lansing, MI

35244

Hired 9 times

Not yet available

12 years in business

$40/hour

4.8

This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle.

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Emma Method
Completed on 3/7/2025

Introduction

Welcome to my page! A bit about my studio- I have taught both violin and viola for over six years. My teaching is inspired by the famous pedagogue Karen Tuttle which leads to an emphasis on relaxed playing, total body integration, and breathing, as well as other aspects from Tuttle’s “Coordination Technique”. For beginning students, I draw from apects of Mimi Zweig's String Pedagogy (available to view online) and the Suzuki System. Parents are encouraged to learn along side their children, and are involved in the practicing and performing processes. While I teach primarily classical based training, I am always excited to branch out and invest time in other types of music that peaks the student’s interest, from pop songs to Irish fiddle tunes. I have a deep passion for music and hope to share this passion with any student I have the opportunity to teach. COVID-19 Update: Online Lessons are available. For in-person lessons, masks will be worn and I will provide hand sanitizer.

Q&A

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?

In Home Violin Lesson: $50 an hour, $45 for 45 min and $40 for half hour.

What is your typical process for working with a new customer?

Listen to them play first to gauge their strengths and weaknesses and then work with the student to choose appropriate etudes and repertoire. I will also ask about their aspirations on the instrument to guide the music that I choose.

What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

Michigan State University, MM Performance (2022) Temple University, BM Performance Studies with Kerri Ryan, Assistant Principal of the Philadelphia Orchestra Teacher with City Strings Philadelphia, Viola Specialist at Chestnut Hill Music Academy Counselor at Blue Mountain Music Festival Fellow at the Sewanee Summer Music Festival, Attendee at the Domaine Forget International Music Festival

What types of customers have you worked with?

I have worked with students ages 4 to 70 and always work to give a specialized and informed approach for each new students. No one learns the same way and any teaching approach should reflect that.