· Studying with Carson ·
· Carson offers in-person and online lessons for musicians of all abilities, experiences, and interests. With 12+ years of teaching experience, he has a passion for inspiring enthusiasm and curiosity in musical exploration.
· With a personalized approach to each student, lessons will cover topics including technique, musicality, ear-training, improvisation, and mindfulness with a focus on finding joy and freely making music.
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As an educator, I firmly believe in the inherent potential of every student, regardless of their age or background, to flourish as a musician and discover joy through music. My teaching approach is first and foremost guided by the desires and interests of my students. I believe that a teacher’s primary role is to nurture their students' artistic passions, helping each person develop into the musician they want to become. I strive to create a safe learning environment that allows students to feel free to be themselves, ask questions, and experiment. I seek to give every student a strong foundation in technique—always in the service of greater musical expression—and help each individual find their own way of learning and staying inspired. Whether your goal is to learn the Brahms Violin Concerto or play a fiddle tune with some friends, I am here to support and help facilitate your musical journey.
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Private Teacher: Beginning - Advanced Students (5 y/o to adults) | Classical / Irish / Bluegrass / Old-time / and more…
Faculty Coach at the Humboldt Chamber Music Workshop
Chamber music coach at Oberlin College
Music Class Instructor at Jacoby Creek Elementary School
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Topics could include, but would not be limited to:
Violin/Fiddle/Viola Technique
Reading music
How to learn music by ear
Irish/Bluegrass/Old-time fiddle
Classical violin/viola
Finding your musical “voice”
Improvisation
Composing/Writing music
Mindfulness in music making
Noticing and understanding physical tension while playing
Listening & reacting while playing
Philosophies on growing and getting better
Recording Techniques/ Using DAW’s
Baroque Violin/Music
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Free trial Lessons
30 min, 45 min, 1 hour lessons (Violin/Viola)
Ensemble coaching (chamber music, orchestra sectional, band)
· Testimonials ·
“ Carson was my son's violin teacher for almost a year. At the time my son was 5 and 6 and Carson was so patient with him, so caring about how he was learning music, and just a wonderful human being all around. Carson has such a deep understanding of music and combine that with his care and patience with children and it was a wonderful match. He would still have been our violin teacher had it not been him moving away to grad school. I would recommend Carson again and again to anyone looking for a teacher.”
— Katherine Brinkman (Parent)
“I used to play violin as a kid for years, but it fell to the wayside as I got older. Carson has been amazing at helping me reacquaint myself with the instrument and coaching me through learning new songs. His talent, patience, and good humor has helped me rediscover my joy for playing violin!”
— Abigail Black (Student)
“Carson is a delightful Chamber music coach for all groups. He has insightful ways that help our quartet with complex passages or even simple sonorities we want to achieve. His patience, exquisite musical taste plus good humor make him a wonderful, masterful, Chamber music coach!”
— Cherie Gans (Student)
“I’ve had the good fortune to hear Carson perform the past few years in large concert halls, museum and recital venues. His musicality is always a special treat and leaves me with a feeling that music makes a difference in our lives. Then, last summer, he was my quartet coach. It was our groups first time to play together and Carson helped us relax to create a better outcome. His subtle suggestions were heard and applied. He had practical ideas for each of us and for the group as a whole. It was a bit like magic.”
— Julie Fulkerson (Student)
“My daughter learned so much while working with Carson! Carson supported her in taking on new challenges and fostered her musical growth. His teaching style is enthusiastic and engaging, and his level of expertise is an inspiration to his students. My daughter left every lesson feeling uplifted and excited to be playing the violin!”
— Katri Pitts (Parent)
