Refine your skills on the violin, viola, cello, or bass with an 18-year veteran Orchestra Director. I also teach Guitar & Ukulele.
Music is more than just a way to pass the time—it’s a lifelong skill that brings joy, exploration, and a sense of accomplishment. Sure, video games can be fun, and TV can make us laugh, but learning an instrument fills a home with music and creates meaningful, rewarding experiences.
Sign up for private lessons where we will strengthen and refine performance skills, explore a variety of musical traditions… and have fun!
I love teaching students to play and bring life to an instrument that fills a home with joy, exploration, and a sense of determination to better oneself.
Lessons
I teach all string orchestra instruments remotely.
Virtual Instruction
All lessons will be taught remotely online, using technology such as Zoom or Google Duo.
Lesson Fees
30 Minute Lesson = $40
45 Minute Lesson = $55
60 Minute Lesson = $70
In our lessons we strive to…
CONVEY COMPOSER’S INTENT
students strive to convey the composer’s intent
REFINE PERFORMANCE
students work to refine tone, phrasing, intonation, rhythm, articulation, dynamics, balance, and blend
FEEL
students have a unique experience in music, unlike any other learning experience, music educates feeling
About
I have been teaching orchestra for 18 years at the Middle School level. I play and teach all of the string instruments: violin, viola, cello, and bass. I also teach guitar and ukulele.
My students play a variety of musical styles from Classical to Jazz and Rock. We learn to read music, learn to play by ear, and experience many other musical traditions.
I perform bass and violin in the eclectic jazz ensemble The Viper & His Famous Orchestra.
I received my Masters of Music Education from Northwestern University and I double-majored in Music Education and Music Performance (Double Bass) for my Bachelor’s Degree at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Testimonials
7th Grade Violinist
“I enjoy my lessons as a break from other school work and to learn new things on my violin.”
6th Grade Bassist
“Mr. Broach’s class is the highlight of the day!”
8th Grade Violist
“I like playing an instrument because it makes me feel smarter because I can do something many cannot.”
Parent of Student
“Your time, your creativity, your extra efforts to reach [my child] were so appreciated.“
Playing and listening to music is a unique experience and unlike any other subject learned in school, music educates feeling.
Riley Broach 