For more than three decades, I have worked as both a professional performer and educator across orchestral, chamber, Broadway, and commercial music environments. During that time I have guided more than 400 private students and coached thousands of young musicians through youth orchestras, chamber programs, and masterclasses.
My studio is designed for serious violin and viola students who are looking to pursue high levels of artistic development and are curious about the realities of the professional music world.
Teaching is not simply about training technique. It is about helping students develop the artistic discipline, intellectual curiosity, and professional awareness required to build a meaningful life in music.
Teaching Philosophy
Students who study with me over several years work toward several interconnected goals:
• Musical excellence – developing refined technique, expressive depth, and stylistic understanding.
• Professional readiness – preparing for competitions, conservatory auditions, orchestral auditions, and the wide range of opportunities that exist in today’s musical profession.
• Versatility – understanding that modern musicians often work across genres and varied contexts, from classical solo repertoire to chamber music, orchestral playing, and commercial performance.
• Discipline and preparation – learning how thorough preparation and consistent work habits form the foundation of artistic success.
• Artistic independence – cultivating the ability to think critically, make musical decisions, and develop one’s own voice.
Equally important, in addition to the above, is the development of human character. Music is ultimately a service profession and usually collaborative. We are citizens, contributing something meaningful to audiences, to colleagues, and to communities. We are part of something larger than ourselves. I encourage students to approach their work with integrity, humility, respect for their collaborators, and an unwavering commitment to excellence and professionalism.
Who this Studio Is For
This studio is best suited for:
• Advanced high school students preparing for conservatory auditions
• Conservatory and university students seeking deeper professional guidance
• Young professionals preparing for orchestral, chamber, or commercial work
Enrollment is intentionally limited to ensure that each student receives focused mentorship.
Lesson Structure
Lessons focus on:
• repertoire development
• technical refinement
• audition preparation
• ensemble awareness
• career mentorship and professional insight
Lessons are held in Manhattan rehearsal studios or by arrangement.
Student Outcomes
Over the past three decades, students I have worked with have gone on to attend major conservatories and universities, and have performed in professional orchestras, ensembles, and commercial music settings.
Inquiries
Contact:
jon.web@gmail.com