Testimonials
"Very quick to identify problem areas and recommend exercises that address them efficiently. Kind and patient. I made more progress from her teaching in a couple months than I had with my previous teacher in a year."
"Joanna is a fabulous violin performer, as well as a patient and skilled instructor. I would recommend her teaching to anyone."
-Jon
-Jimmy
"Joanna is a fabulous musician herself and very intuitive and patient in helping students improve their playing and reach their potential."
-Leah
"Joanna is an incredibly talented player and teacher who uses a clear, informative, and deeply experienced approach to the art of Irish fiddle playing. Thank you so much for your wonderful guidance, expertise, and professionalism!"
-Mairead
"Explains concepts behind technique; is patient and challenges my self doubt; loves all things Irish! Love her lessons!"
-E.
SUZUKI VIOLIN, IRISH AND IMPROV FIDDLE FOR KIDS
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Joanna offers children ages 3+ classes in Suzuki violin, fiddle, and improvisation that help children develop their musical abilities and character. All children who start learning within Joanna's studio start with the Suzuki method and improvisation and will eventually add Irish music if they want to. Children learning the Suzuki method and their parents attend one private lesson per week and one group class each week. Children who have prior experience with violin and are looking to advance their fiddling techniques in private lessons are encouraged to also attend group classes at The Baltimore Irish Music School if they live in the area. Joanna also teaches online to students with prior experience playing the violin who live farther away. Students are expected to practice with their parents (until they're mature enough to practice alone) at home and listen to the reference recordings daily.
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SUZUKI VIOLIN, IRISH, AND IMPROV FIDDLE FOR ADULTS
Joanna offers classical violin and Irish and improv fiddle to adults online and in person, regardless of their prior experience. Contact Joanna to discuss whether joining her studio would be a good fit.
NEW STUDENTS
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Joanna is currently accepting new students if what they are looking for is aligned with what Joanna offers. If you or your family or friends are interested in learning Suzuki violin, Irish fiddle, and/or improvisation, please reach out to Joanna via email and submit a form on the registration page. New students under 18 must observe both individual classes and group classes before the start of lessons. This observation period sets expectations for the students and parents and builds anticipation in the students to be able to play the instrument which is often motivating.
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JOANNA'S EXPERIENCE
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Joanna has been playing the violin since she was three years old and has been teaching individual Suzuki violin and Irish fiddle lessons online and in person since 2020. She has certifications to teach Suzuki Violin Units 1 - 4, and has also taken Every Child Can!; Suzuki Early Childhood Education Stage 1 and Stage 2; Play!: Exploring Creativity, Developing Autonomy, and Finding Meaning in Music Lessons; and Inclusive Group Class Teaching through the Suzuki Association of the Americas. She also uses techniques from Creativity Ability Development, which is an improvisation-based learning method. Joanna has led workshops at The Philadelphia Folk Festival, The Baltimore Irish Trad Fest, The Maryland Irish Festival, The Philadelphia Ceili Group Festival, Spring Thing which is associated with The Philadelphia Folksongs Society and The Irish Weekend (in Ismaning, Germany). She currently teaches privately at her studio as well as for The Baltimore Irish Music School and The School of Musical Traditions in Takoma Park.