About Sam Skaller
Sam Skaller
Music Teacher, Expert
Location:
Mamaroneck ,
NY
Speaks:
English
Instructs:
Music Theory, Viola, Violin
Education:
B.M Viola Performance, Syracuse University, Setnor School of Music
M.A Musicology, McGill University, Schulich School of Music
Performance Experience:
Solo, orchestral, musical theater pits, and chamber music experience.
Teaching Experience:
7 years of private viola and violin instruction both in-person and virtually. 2 years of collegiate humanities teaching at several higher education performing arts conservatories.
Teaching Philosophy:
Sam focuses on building a bridge between technical skill and musical expression. Her lessons build a strong foundation in posture, intonation, and bow technique while encouraging students to develop their unique musical voice. Her teaching combines Suzuki methods with Wohlfahrt, and Fuchs studies. Sam helps students apply technical skills to orchestra, chamber, and solo repertoire. She works with students and parents to establish goals, support progress, and, most importantly, have fun!
Ages Taught:
Ages 4 and up
Get to know Sam Skaller
Sam is a classically trained violist, musicologist, and undergraduate professor. She has performed at Carnegie Hall and Interlochen Arts Camp, where she spent eight summers as both a camper and ensemble manager. Sam is passionate about helping students develop confidence, technique, and their own musical voice. She grew up in the Hudson Valley and now lives in Harlem, where she teaches private violin and viola lessons alongside her work in higher education.
Sam Skaller teaches at:
604 Mamaroneck Ave
Mamaroneck, NY 10543
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