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Trevor M.

Trevor M.

Palm Harbor, FL

Orchestral Lessons


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9 Years

About Me
First of all, thank you for taking the time to look at my profile! I know you have many choices when it comes to string instructors in the area, so I appreciate your time to find out a little about me. After earning an AA in Music from HCC in 2011, I transferred to the University of South Florida, where I studied music education and orchestral conducting. I graduated from USF with my BA in Music Studies in 2013. I have played as a soloist and in several string quartets around the Tampa Bay area since 2008. I am also a published composer, and some of the pieces I have written have been specifically for my students to be performed at recitals and other events. I have taught in music schools, public schools, private schools, and many other venues since 2009.

Trevor M. has over 9 years of music experience in the Palm Harbor area.

Trevor M. is proficient in and teaches Orchestral Lessons .

Degree and Field of Study:

MusicDecember 2013
University of South Florida

Award Name:

Student Excellence Award in LeadershipJanuary 2011
Hillsborough Community College Student Government Association

What to expect in my Orchestral Lessons

Beginner - Intermediate - Advanced

For beginner students, I start with Hal Leonard's "Essential Elements for Strings" Book 1. This book is not only great for learning the fundamentals of the instrument such as the names of the parts of the instrument, how to hold the instrument, etc. but it also the best book I have found to teach beginning students how to read music on the violin and viola. For more advanced students, I like to stick with a formula of three things: scales two-three octaves, an etude a piece used to focus on a specific technique, and solo repertoire. All students will also learn proper warm-up and cool-down methods, such as stretching and breathing techniques. I also like lessons to be organic, meaning that if there is something specific the student wishes to work on, or there is a specific problem they need help to overcome, we can focus on that as well.



Formal Education:

AA / Music-Hillsborough Community College BA / Music-University of South Florida

Private Education:

Strings Studies: Ken Kwo (Florida Orchestra) Strings Studies: Kathie Aagaard (Florida Orchestra) Orchestral Conducting: William Wiedrich (Symphony Orchestra Director, USF)

Performing Experience:

Hillsborough Community College String Ensemble-Principal Viola (2) University of South Florida Symphony Orchestra South Shore Symphony Orchestra Various String Quartets, Solo Performances

Experience Teaching:

Over the course of the past eight years I have taught in private music schools, public schools, and students' homes. My lessons are structured around what the student wants. For example, I have taught many students in middle and high school who wanted to prepare for competitions or college auditions. I have also taught many young children, who simply enjoy the sound of a stringed instrument and want to make that sound themselves! I have even taught adults in their fifties and sixties who want to pick up their instrument after a long absence. I take great pride in being a teacher, and few things bring me more joy than seeing a student succeed or say "Oh, now I get it!" in a music lesson. Whether I'm preparing a student for a college audition, a recital, or even just to play "Mary Had a Little Lamb" for mom and dad, every student is important to me, and every lesson is tailored to each students' needs.
Age Group Taught:
  • Young Adult Adult Child
Genres Taught:
  • Classical
Lessons Locations:
  • Your Home
Availability:
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Last updated on 08/17/2018
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Trevor M. is willing to travel up to a distance of 20 Miles to teach a lesson in your home.
Points of Interest in Lower Manhattan
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