Vanessa
Gordon
Fiddle, Piano
Dripping Springs & Bee Cave (SW Austin),
TX
Vanessa Gordon
Offering Lessons in:
Fiddle, Piano, Other
Learning to play by ear, music theory, basic improvisation
Teaching these levels:
Beginner, Intermediate
For these ages:
Children (under 12), Teenagers, Adults
As Accessed By:
Facetime, Zoom
Lesson Length:
30 minutes, 45 minutes, 60 minutes, other
Lesson Times:
Mornings, Afternoons, Evenings, Weekdays
Lesson Frequency:
Negotiable
My Rates for Lessons
$45 for 3/4 hour
Please see my website for studio policy and rates for “year round” students.
Please notify me asap if you must cancel a lesson. (Frequent cancellations may result in your lesson time being given to someone else.)
Payment Methods:
Mail Check, Venmo, Zelle
About Vanessa
Studied music at University of Cape Town, College of Music.
Studied Suzuki Teacher Training , Piano & Violin, through Suzuki Association of America www.suzukiassociation.org
Board member of The Heart Of Texas Suzuki Organization: www.heartoftexassuzuki.org.
Studied Irish Fiddling with several master teachers at the O’Flaherty Irish Music Retreat.
Since 2002, I’ve worked as a musician (Piano & Fiddle,) for the Austin Waldorf School.
Worked as a piano accompanist for Violin teachers, high schools and churches.
Private teaching studio since 1998, (piano) and 2009, (violin.)
In 2014, I started “The Dripping Strings Fiddle Club,” a children’s group who enjoy playing Irish & American Fiddle music.
I’ve performed Texas Dance music, Old Time American, contra dance and Irish Fiddle music locally.
I am currently doing some in person lessons, (with masks) and online teaching. If you are a beginner , I prefer to use the Suzuki method as I feel this provides a strong foundation in both ear training & technique. Playing by ear is SO important when learning traditional music!
Beginner lessons are best done in person. If you already play and would like to learn Irish fiddling, I’m happy to work with you online . Please contact me to discuss your musical situation, needs etc.
Please see my website for more info and links to my youtube page.