Mount Airy Violin Lessons
Joseph Arnold, violinist
In-Home Violin Lessons Available For Residents of Mt. Airy & Chestnut Hill
About Joseph
A Natural-Born Teacher
I've been teaching violin for over 15 years and I find that I just love to teach. I love those "aha" moments, and I love when my students accomplish something they thought they couldn't do.
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In addition to teaching violin, I also teach the Alexander Technique, a method learning how to use your body so that it functions and feels better. Learn more here.
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Want a second opinion? You are welcome to speak with a current or former student of mine. Just let me know and I'll put you in touch.
A Love of Performing
When I was young, whenever the plumber or family friend would come to visit, I would whip out my violin and play for whomever had just arrived. You could say that I love performing.
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Over the years I've played with orchestras, string quartets, rock bands, singer-songwriters, jazz groups, tango dance bands, and in many other settings, as well.
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I continue to perform regularly throughout the Philadelphia area. Here are some of the people I've perform with currently:
My Education
I grew up in California, where I studied Classical music with my Suzuki teacher and attended fiddle camp in the Redwood forests.
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I graduated from Carnegie Mellon University in 2006 with a BA in Jazz Studies.
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I am also a certified Alexander Technique teacher. I graduated from the Philadelphia School for the Alexander Technique in 2012, where I am now an assistant teacher.
"Violin 101: How to make a bow-hold that is comfortable and sounds great."
Members of the Joseph Arnold Orchestra playing my composition, "Farewell", for NPR's Tiny Desk Concert competition.
My improvisatory group, Ananda, with Raji Malik on guitar, and Radha Das Marinelli on tabla.
In this video on violin technique I ask, "What if Bruce Lee played the violin?" For more: www.painfreemusic.com
Barry Wahrhaftig, of the Hot Club of Philadelphia, and I play "Hard Times" and "Ashokan Farewell."
For information on pricing and availability, please call me at (202) 304-9728 or email me at mountairyviolinlessons@gmail.com
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