Violin Lessons in Cypress, TX

Years of Experience: 7 Location Options: In Studio, In Home, In Webcam Travel Radius: 15 Miles Genres: Rock, Blues, Jazz, Classical, Country, Acoustic Age Groups: Children, Young Adult, Adult Instruments Taught: Orchestral Lessons Overview: Brittany J is an accomplished musician and passionate teacher, well versed in a wide array of styles. Originally from central Illinois, Brittany began studying the violin at the age of 9 through her elementary school. At the age of 14, She began studying Bluegrass music and the art of improvisation. Quickly progressing, Brittany won her first fiddle contest later that year and would go on to place at several fiddle competitions throughout her career, including consistent placement in the Illinois State Fair Fiddle Contest. Brittany began sitting in with local bands, quickly becoming a favorite. Continuing her education at Illinois State University, Brittany expanded upon her passion for teaching. She instructed private lessons and group classes with the Illinois State University String Project and the Illinois State University Community School for the Arts. Utilizing a creative and unique teaching approach, her students have demonstrated success and placed at several different local competitions including the Illinois State Fair Fiddle Contest. When she is not teaching, Brittany performs a wide array of styles including, Irish, Bluegrass, Rock, Old-Time, Classical, and Improvisation. She has performed with several accomplished artists including Andrea Zahn, Tab Benoit, and Dan Zanes. Currently, Brittany is excited about her new adventure here in Houston performing with Irish Stout Rock Group, Blaggards. Formal Education: Bachelor of Arts, Music and French. Illinois State University. May 2012 Private Education: Has studied privately since age 9 with instructor Robin Kearton. Performing Experience: Brittany has performed on multiple styles: rock, jazz, Irish, fiddle, bluegrass, oldtime, and folk. She has performed with several accomplished artists including Andrea Zahn, Tab Benoit, Dan Zanes,and Colin Gilmore. Currently, Brittany is excited about her new adventure here in Houston performing with Irish Stout Rock Group, Blaggards. Experience Teaching: Brittany began teaching in college with Illinois State University String Project. Brittany taught in both a group and private setting to students in grades Pre-K-12. She has taught classical, Irish, fiddle, bluegrass, jazz, improvisation, folk, rock, and general music.

Years of Experience: 3 Location Options: In Studio, In Home, In Webcam Travel Radius: 20 Genres: Blues, Jazz, Classical Age Groups: Children, Young Adult, Adult Instruments Taught: Orchestral Lessons Overview: Jacob has always loved music from an early age. He began playing trombone at the age of twelve and continued his education by starting off at Lonestar College and later transferring to Oklahoma State University. Jacob is proficient in both tenor and bass trombone, while playing euphonium on the side. His musical influences include James Markey, Alan Barnhill, Paul Compton, and Joseph Alessi. Jacob's favorite thing about music is how you are able to express yourself without the use of words and his favorite thing about teaching music is helping someone else unlock that ability. One of his favorite teaching experiences was with the Cy Fair High School marching band. Jacob also has experience performing in the Houston area with groups such as the Houston Youth Symphony and the American Festival for the Arts, as well as outside of Houston at the Midwest Clinic. When taking lessons with Jacob you can expect an inviting and comfortable environment where the student is able to truly enjoy playing their instrument. He looks forward to getting to know you as a student and learning about your specific goals, interests, and learning style. Book a lesson now and get connected right away! Performing Experience: Houston Youth Symphony, American Festival for the Arts, Midwest Clinic Experience Teaching: Cy Fair marching band, masterclasses, baritone/euphonium and trombone lessons -Education- Degree: Music Education School: Oklahoma State University Dates: 2018-08