Learning an instrument is hard. And learning this instrument is particularly challenging due to the sheer time it takes to develop a pleasant intonation. The beginning thus is often quite discouraging.
These lessons are for students who want to grow in both skill and enjoyment of the violin. We work on the essentials—posture, tone, bowing, intonation, rhythm, and reading music—while also making space for emotional expression and musical curiosity. Whether a student is just starting out or looking to strengthen their foundation, lessons are personalized and supportive.
As a certified Music Together® teacher, Nolan brings a unique gift for combining technical vocal skill with deep relational presence. Whether you are just beginning, trying to sing more in tune, developing your ear, or working with nusach and trope, I offer a supportive space to grow. Lessons focus on breath, pitch, tone, listening, and musical expression, always shaped around the needs and learning style of the student.
Music theory lessons are designed to make music feel more understandable, readable, and intuitive. Students develop a better sense of their pitch weaknesses, start to recognize harmonic patterns, learn intervals, and ultimately strengthen the connection between what they see, hear, and feel from their voice.
Piano lessons are for beginners mainly. I don’t consider myself an advanced pianist by any means, but I can teach fundamentals in an engaging way and help a student learn how to start a new instrument like this without getting discouraged or board. After all, my piano journey began fairly recently. I introduce elements of improvisation early on, helping students explore sound in a more intuitive and expressive way. Lessons are adaptable for both children and adults, and can be shaped toward personal interests, whether that is accompaniment, songwriting, or general musical fluency.
