“Casey quickly determined my son’s strengths and weaknesses with respect to violin and began correcting the weak points and building on his strengths. He built a good rapport with my son who soon learned to trust Casey and look forward to the lessons and completing his violin assignments. My son’s skills improved significantly to the point that at the end of the school year he was able to perform at a recital with other more advanced students. It was a great experience for him. I strongly and without hesitation recommend Casey as a violin teacher in particular for children.”
“Casey is seriously the best violin teacher around! He is so patient with my daughter (even when she is clearly not paying attention). He sees the importance of good technique and dynamics and not just “getting through a song”. He truly teaches your kids to be well rounded MUSICIANS. My daughter started with him at the age of 4 and is now 8 and in Suzuki book 4. I highly recommend him as a violin teacher. ”
What you will experience at lessons:
Music lessons with Casey are conducted in a nurturing and affirming environment based on the Suzuki method. (The best time to begin violin lessons for children is ages 3-6, depending on the individual. For a PBS article about the benefits music lessons can have on a young child's learning development, click here.) In addition to learning how to play the violin, student develop life skills such as attention to detail, artistry, and fine motor skills.
For individual lessons, one parent and Casey will be present at the lesson--parents will be learning how to help their child at home to ensure the child has the most educationally rich environment possible. Emphasis is placed on right and left hand technique, body balance and movement (the Alexander Technique), ear training, and reading music.
For group lessons, kids of similar ability levels to experience the social dynamic of music making. We come together to play music games, perform, and reinforce concepts learned in individual study.
Lessons are given at Casey’s home studio in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Most beginner lessons are 30 minutes and group lessons are 45 minutes bi-monthly.
To begin lessons for your child, please contact Casey here.
VIDEO: Student-Teacher Duet (w/ Pan Pan, 6 yrs old)
Teaching Photos-individual lessons
Violin lessons with a 4 year-old student
Violin lessons with a 10 year-old student
Violin lessons with a 6 year-old student
