Lessons

LESSONS

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TEACHING PHILOSOPHY

My lessons are customized for each student’s personality, learning style, and abilities. I put a strong emphasis on developing instrumental technique and fundamentals. With a good foundation students are more easily able to express themselves in an imaginative way. I challenge my students with high standards in a learning environment that is fun and engaging. I believe that students learn best when they feel challenged, but also successful and confident about themselves. I am a detail-oriented and rigorous teacher but I find balance through patience and kindness. I maintain a keen awareness to pacing, interests, and motivation so that my students never get bored.

Learning an instrument is truly a life enriching experience! In my lessons we will explore time management, personal accountability, physiology and anatomy, problem solving, creativity, individual expression, critical thinking, collaboration with others, goal setting, perseverance, mindfulness, self-esteem, history, culture, and more! My goal is to help my students become high performing in all aspects touched by music.

I am experienced with teaching a wide range of ages and abilities. In beginning instrumental lessons I teach the foundations of music literacy, how to hold and position the instrument and bow, and of course how to create a beautiful sound! With my younger students, I partner with the parents to assist with at-home practice and to encourage good habits. With more advanced students we dive deeper into advanced techniques and repertoire, music theory, and chamber music.

Testimonials

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Mr. Urban is beyond a stellar teacher. He truly understands music and exactly what to do to improve a piece, even from the smallest details. His patience and passion are unmatched, and I significantly grew as a student under his teaching.

Valeria
He was more than a teacher to me; he was my mentor. He makes sure I hold myself to a high standard of professionalism and challenges me to always keep improving. Thanks to Mr. Urban's lessons, I have grown from a curious beginner to a proud musician.

Kyler
I learned and grew so much in my skills and musicianship in the time I had him. Additionally, I have used my lessons and interactions with him as a model for how I teach and interact with students as a new teacher.

Kimberly

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I highly recommend Mr. Urban to anyone looking for a high quality, knowledgeable, supportive violin and viola teacher!

Miriam
Mr. Urban is a very patient and thorough teacher. He continues to help me understand and develop a more personalized style. I enjoy taking lessons with him and have greatly improved under his guidance.

Abigail
Mr. Urban really helped me improve my skills on the viola by being encouraging and demonstrating how to fix a wrong technique. I was able to play pieces I enjoyed and learn how to express myself on the viola.

Michaela
Mr. Urban has been teaching my son for roughly over 1.5 years now and I have been absolutely impressed by him. He has a great rapport with his students, and cares very much about their growth in music. I would highly recommend him as a teacher to your child.

Marc

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I have been taking lessons with Mr. Urban for 4 years and have seen incredible progress in my skills. His lessons are taught with enthusiasm and patience.

Rachel
Awesome teacher. Very professional and likable. My daughter took his lessons and I saw her improving with each lesson.

Chika
I love taking lessons with Mr. Urban because he makes them so much fun. He is the best instructor I have ever had, and I have recommended him to many people.

Parker