Kara McCoy

 

Education

20 years of private music lessons on violin, viola, voice and piano. Six years studying violin technique and pedagogy at the Colburn Community School of Performing Arts in Los Angeles with strings chair Richard Schwabe. Five years of college level music theory. Kara also holds music teacher certifications in the Mark O’Connor fiddle method books 1 and 2, and several early childhood music certificates from Musikgarten. Kara is always looking for new ways to grow. She regularly plays fiddle at the Roswell Music Jam and loves solo improvisation and backup fiddle.

Experience

Kara is a dedicated musician with over thirteen years of both professional performing and teaching experience. She discovered her love of music teaching as a freshman in high school and has maintained a growing music studio ever since. While violin is Kara’s primary instrument, she also loves singing, playing piano, and performing on the violin’s nearest kin, the viola. As an avid musician Kara is frequently asked to do a wide variety of professional and volunteer work, from orchestra gigs and music recording to teaching a master class and high school orchestra sectionals. She has performed solos with orchestra as the winner of two different young artist concerto competitions and also performed on Valley Public Radio’s Young Artists Spotlight program. Kara currently teaches private lessons, string orchestra classes for Faith Music Academy, and is a freelance player for churches, orchestras, and numerous small ensembles.

Objective

A private lesson is a special moment in a student's weekly life. It is the moment when they receive undivided attention from an experienced musician who encourages and trains their blossoming musical skills. In violin, viola, or fiddle lessons students will learn to play beautifully and enjoy their pieces while receiving individualized technical instruction. Kara has personally experienced the freedom and joy that comes from overcoming bad technique. Starting with the first lesson, Kara teaches her students to play with freedom and artistry. Kara uses a compassionate, energetic, and encouraging approach to teaching.