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Amber
- Rate ₱3,130
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Number of students Amber has taught since their arrival at Superprof
Number of students Amber has taught since their arrival at Superprof

₱3,130/h
1st lesson free
- Violin
- Viola
Experienced tutor in Violin in Philadelphia, Amber offers private lessons tailored to your needs.
- Violin
- Viola
Lesson location
Recommended
Amber is a respected tutor in our community. They have been highly recommended for their commitment and the quality of their lessons — an excellent choice to progress with confidence.
About Amber
I LOVE being a music teacher! I'm blessed to have about 35 students of all ages and all levels (mostly beginners or those with a few years experience are the majority). Each lesson is designed around you and your goals. Its important to learn the violin and viola with correct form and technique, so we spend some time at the beginning of each lesson to get you in "violin or viola mode," as I like to call it. I'll also give you a little technical challenge to do, such as an etude or scaler exercise, we'll play something new to practice sight reading and then get to the piece you are working on. You'll learn exactly how to play in tune and get around reliably, how to play with a beautiful sound, and be able to sight read, and much more.
I enjoy helping each of my students pursue their individual musical journey!
I started teaching here while I was in my Master's program at Temple University, although I did have a small studio while I was pursuing my Bachelor's in Arizona. It became a passion and completely took over my life! My degree is in Viola Performance, however, being a music teacher is definitely my passion!
I have a Bachelor of Music in Viola Performance from the University of Arizona and a Master of Music from Temple University in Viola Performance. I have performed with The Arden Theater here in Philadelphia, and have performed solo, in a chamber setting, and orchestral settings in the finest concert halls across China, Italy, England, and the USA. I have taught 30-40 students each week at varying ages and levels since 2015 and was on the faculty of the Interharmony International Music Festival in Acqui Terme, Italy in 2018.
About the lesson
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Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Children
Freshman
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
When we first meet, I'll ask you to play me something so I can get a feel for where you are...whether its a scale or a piece you have been playing. If you don't know anything that's fine too! My lessons are designed around you so every lesson is different depending on the student, however, lessons will be divided into ear training, building technique through scales, etudes, and developing strong hand patterns, and lastly, of course, building your repertoire!
I work with children, young adults, and adults. Some students are hobbyists, while others are headed on the professional path. I enjoy helping each of my students pursue their individual musical journey!
See if they are actually a teacher or just trying to fill in time around their gig schedule.
Last summer I taught at the Interharmony International Music Festival and Academy in Italy! It was fun to bring some of my studio along to experience that, I'll never forget it!
Most recently, I attended the Lionel Tertis International Viola Competition on the Isle of Man, UK and took my studio along. It was an incredible experience to be surrounded by the best violists in the world and to be able to participate in the viola ensemble each day. Hearing the competitors was so inspiring and made me excited to return home to share everything I learned with my students.
A few things worth thinking about before reaching out
Musical studies take time and money--even without a teacher. Given that be, honest with yourself about whether or not it's something you can commit to. :)
Recommendations
Recommendations come from relatives, friends and acquaintances of the teacher
Amber is an excellent teacher. She’s patient, enthusiastic and has a definite passion for music.
I took up the violin after a lapse of 50 years, and was very fortunate to find Amber. She is an extremely dedicated and inventive teacher, who has helped me overcome my limitations, while making it fun to play. She is the most positive teacher I’ve ever had—for example, if you play out of tune, or with the wrong timing, instead of just correcting you, she says, “almost”, which is so much more encouraging than saying that you were off. I look forward to my classes with her, and she has made me want to practice a lot so as to keep making the very visible improvements in my playing.
I have been taking violin lessons from Amber for almost 3 years now and hands down Amber is the absolute best teacher! She genuinely cares about her students and has a way of making me understand things when I'm struggling. I cannot imagine taking lessons with anyone else. Thank you Amber!
Amber is an awesome teacher! She has a delightful personality and is a masterful musician who skillfully teaches just what her students need to grow as musicians. She also creates a wonderful community of learners - a music family - with her students and offers opportunities to go to concerts, have musical travel adventures, and learn together.
As an adult learner, I wanted a teacher that has the skill to take me as far as I can go; but, just as important, provide a nurturing environment for a recreational musician. Amber has the skills and personality to do both. She also organizes studio events such as recitals and concerts as well as social events to have fun get to know the rest of the studio members.
Flexibility. For students like me, who know what they want to play, Amber is the perfect teacher to teach you how.
Theory. It is not just learning the mechanics. Amber offers a whole package of music appreciation experience through a combined approach of practice and theories.This is a high level class where I enjoy while learning. It's a very well focused class on your own level, allowing you to grow the music experience every time. The teacher is very professional and have a great charisma to teach, She is the best
Skill, patience, humor, genuine kindness.
Amber is awesome. Very knowledgeable teaches good technique and lessons are always fun
Amber has great personality, someone to have fun during music lessons. I have three kids (now all grown). All my three kids took violin lessons when they were young, but none of them continued more than 4-5 years. Often violin teachers are very methodical, and make lessons boring. But Amber is very flexible. I had no formal previous music training, but she is teaching me about chords (on violin) and other music theories as well, and most important of all making violin lessons fun.
I highly recommend Amber.Experienced, knowledgeable, personable & caring, patience, great communication skills, passion and the ability to use these skills to make your learning environment a very pleasant and enjoyable experience. I haven't just gotten a Teacher but a good friend.
Amber is amazing in both personality and skill. She’s a great teacher and amazing to work with, highly recommend to everyone!! She’s patient, kind, and cares about her students. Also a bonus is group nights and getting to know our music family! :)
I absolutely love working with Amber. She is very passionate about teaching and very patient. She makes learning fun and exciting while giving great detail to style and technique.
This past year has opened my world to a wonderful teacher. Amber is a very upbeat positive teacher that is patient with her students. She is always encouraging her students to not only practice but to participate with and communicate with each other through group chats, weekly and monthly get togethers and world trips to broaden their musical knowledge and experiences. She actively reaches out to all to make sure that they are learning beyond her weekly lessons through YouTube and online chats. Amber is always available to answer any questions regarding their music experience. I’ve had other teachers and I would highly recommend Amber above all others.
Excellent instructions and great learning environment.
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Rates
Rate
- ₱3,130
Pack rates
- 5h: ₱15
- 10h: ₱30
free lessons
This first lesson offered with Amber will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
- 1hr
online
- ₱3,130/h
Details
30 minutes $40
60 minutes $80
Lessons are scheduled on a monthly basis, so to keep it easy, lessons are paid for on the first lesson of the month.
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