Leading the next generation of improvising, creative violinists
Hey! I’m Sue, I believe in giving students a voice in their musical education. I teach violinists how to improvise and play what they want, when they want!
SERVICES
Private Lessons
Individual sessions that are designed to work every aspect of your life as a violinist, from technique to time management
Ear Training
Playing our instruments well is one facet of musicality. Learn to harness your ears, understand more, and the music will open up to you.
Audition Prep
Got an audition coming up? I’ll help you nail it with preparation, practice, and long-term improvements for your musical future
In Schools
Teachers! Want to bring something outside the box to your strings program? I lead workshops on contemporary music to broaden their sonic color palettes!
“If you want to learn creative string-playing, jazz, or violin technique, Sue is the absolute best person to study with.”
— Christian Rose, electric violinist & songwriter, founding member of Juice
“Sue opened my perceptions of what was possible as a violinist. I hadn't considered improvisation or any sort of non-classical playing as a serious option before working with Sue..”
— Teagan Faran, contemporary classical and tango violinist
Broaden your horizons
My foundation is in classical technique, and my students learn and reinforce those foundations. However, If you’re curious about music the violin can play outside the traditional classical repertoire, I can help you find what you want to hear - and teach you how to play it.
A Constant Source of Musical Motivation
Music is fun! Let’s make it fun. Play what you want, and understand how your strong technique and foundation will enable you play more and more music.