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I am a world traveler and entrepreneur.  I've been all over Europe, Asia, to Egypt and many places on the North American continent.  All of my trips have been music-related, and I have been pleased to be able to perform for people of all races and creeds.

Music truly is the Universal Language.  May I share mine with yours?

Music Lessons

I teach strings and voice (violin, viola, cello; fiddle, mandolin, guitar, bass and various folk vocal techniques).  I teach ages from 4 to 84.  My teaching style is gregarious and fun.  Students tell me they learn a lot and I am an excellent teacher. 

I use Google Talk to stay in touch with some of my students.  Click the link below, if you see the green button lit (which means I am online) and we can chat.  You don't need to download any software.  The chat window will open in your browser:

I have a certificate in violin and viola from the New England Conservatory of Music (1980), and a Bachelor's in Music.  I have been teaching both privately and in public schools since 1986.

RATES:

Think carefully before you make a commitment.  I am a very serious teacher.  I give my students 100% of my musical skills and passion.  It's what they do with what they learn that makes the difference.  Click here for lesson rates.

TESTIMONIALS:

"Aella loves taking voice lessons with you.  She is learning so much!"
~Aella's Mom (Amherst)

"Tommy simply loves taking lessons with you.  He looks forward to them every week.  Each day after his lesson, he takes his violin right out and practices.  It's really wonderful."
Jane, Tommy's Grandma

"I am taking viola and bass guitar lessons from you.  It's really great that you can do both!  I am very happy about that"
Tyler, 10 year old student from Amherst.

"I like your approach to teaching guitar.  You have a very open style and I like that I can ask you all kinds of questions."
Rowan, 15 year old Guitar student

"You are the best guitar teacher I have had.  I have learned more in the last six weeks than in the last six years!"
Natalie, Amherst College Student

"Thank you so much for the mandolin lessons! I learned a lot from you."
Lorraine - Belchertown, MA 2007

"I feel like I have learned so much. Thank you!"
Brendan - Belchertown, MA 2007

"An excellent teacher! A fantastic musician, a wonderful human being."
~ Robert B. Northampton, MA

"Thank you for the lesson. Today I learned so much - I can't wait to get home and practice!"
~ Jim D. Grandby, MA

"That was fun! I hope we can do that again next week. Your lessons are so much fun."
~ Alyssa B. Keene, NH

"Thank you so much for the work you did on my recording. Your violin playing is beautiful. I will recommend you to everyone I know."
~ Laurie S. Northampton, MA

"You play so many instruments, and so well! I really appreciate the time you put into teaching me on both the violin and the guitar. Thank you."
~ Melissa S. Amherst, MA (UMass)

"I am so happy to have met you. You have shared with me something that is most true. Music IS a universal language. And you have taught me not only to speak it, but to sing!"
~ Phyllis R. Keene, NH