Teaching Philosophy

I teach my students not just the mechanics of how to play violin, but how to practice efficiently and effectively. My goal as a teacher is to eventually make it so my students can teach themselves so that they may thrive when they grow out of my studio. I aim to give them the tools and the strategies to think critically and find solutions that work best for them. This helps students grow as individuals, even beyond their violin studies.

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In my opinion, the physical and mental well-being of a student should be the top priority of a violin teacher. Learning how to play an instrument is one of the most challenging things one can do, so keeping a practice of care throughout the lesson is essential. This includes an emphasis on proper posture and relaxed technique to prevent physical pain and injury. This is the way to balance technical study with fostering a love of music

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I promise my students that I will invest time, energy, and resources into their musical career. Teaching someone how to play an instrument is not just about giving instruction. It is also about making performance opportunities, providing connections, and building confidence so that students are comfortable and able to excel in any musical situation. We usually have one or two studio recitals per year and my students have been accepted to local youth orchestras such as PACO, CYS, and GSYO.

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I love teaching violin to people of all ages and experience levels. I typically start students with the repertoire in the Suzuki books, though I often use other pieces and technique books as supplementary material.

I teach in Palo Alto, CA, and I am currently accepting new students. If you are interested in a trial lesson, please contact me at amador.violin@gmail.com.