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About Mason Haskett

Mason Haskett
Mason Haskett
Music Teacher, Professional
Location: Mesa, AZ
Speaks: English
Instructs: Viola, Violin
Education: Arizona State University BM
Performance Experience: West Valley Symphony, principal viola Arizona Philharmonic, sub associate principal MusicaNova, sub Opera in the Ozarks 2024 Started playing viola in 2010.
Teaching Experience: Teaching violin and viola since 2022
Teaching Philosophy: My teaching philosophy centers around the belief that every student can succeed. I believe that success is achieved through hard work, dedication, and a positive attitude. It is up to my students to take ownership of their learning and put in the effort required to succeed. Students are happiest when they play well, and I help by identifying areas of development and giving students tools to improve.

Get to know Mason Haskett

Mason Haskett is a violist who provides the highest quality instruction to violinists and violists of all ages and skill levels. His teaching method is heavily influenced by the technical exercises of Demetrius Constantine Dounis and Otakar Ševčík, adapting the ease and facility taught in those exercises to benefit all of his students. Additionally, he draws inspiration from pop music and electronic music, incorporating effects pedals and amplification into his teaching. He values spontaneity and thinking outside the box when tackling challenges on the instrument, often looking to other artistic and musical disciplines to inspire his students. For beginning students, his focus is on building a strong foundation. They learn how to hold their instruments in an optimal way, read sheet music, and develop good intonation through scales, listening, and singing. He emphasizes creating a great tone early on and building understanding of the various bow techniques. Students can shift confidently from 1st through 3rd position. He also teaches beginners how to use the tuner and metronome to establish consistent, reliable practice habits. For intermediate and advanced students, he focuses on refining key aspects of technique and musicianship. This includes achieving mastery of tonal colors, bow control, expressive vibrato, and a strong sense of rhythm. His students develop the tools to improve their fundamentals and take their playing to the next level. Developing excellent bow control and independent left-hand finger action is essential for aspiring musicians aiming to succeed at the collegiate and professional level.

Mason Haskett teaches at:
2663 W Baseline Rd
Mesa, AZ 85202
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