Teaching

I am a teaching artist, designing curriculum and teaching music classes to children and adults. Topics range from lyric writing workshops, to ongoing group fiddle classes, Suzuki group and individual classes, adult singing classes, and more.
I find balance and fulfillment from working in both the musical arts and in education; each is stimulated by the other.  
​Click here to learn what Erik Booth has to say about the emerging field of the teaching artist. 

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 Suzuki Violin & Guitar Lessons

​​I teach individual guitar and violin lessons in the Suzuki method from my studio location in Encino/Sherman Oaks.  I am a Co-Director for the  Suzuki Music Program of LA, where we offer repertoire classes for group violin and guitar, as well as an Old Time fiddle group class, and a violin orchestra class.

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Preschool

​I am the resident music specialist at the Palisades Preschool in Santa Monica, a school that emphasizes learning through play, and the Reggio Emilia approach to early childhood education.  This spring we focused on making, discussing, and thinking about sound sculptures and the associated possibilities of what they could be.

See Molly's Teaching CV here.

Parents Say....

"Molly has not only done an exceptional job teaching my 9 year old how to play the guitar, but she has taught her how to be a songwriter and singer too. I couldn't have asked for a better music teacher! My daughter loves Molly and looks forward to every lesson. Molly is always punctual, professional and simply a wonerful music teacher! I highly recommend her!"
-Belle P.

"My Son has been taking violin lessons with Molly for the past 3 years, and my husband and I could not be happier. Molly is a great teacher. She is one of the few teachers that I know who not only has the Suzuki teaching credentials, but who also has a Masters degree in music. Molly has so much experience and is a well rounded musician.
I love the fact that  Molly  is constantly learning and improving her teaching skills. She is always bringing something new to her students. Her classes are never boring. She challenges the kids to not just learn the notes in a song, but to constantly perfect their skills. Most importantly, Molly is so patient and the kids absolutely love her.  
I would recommend Molly to any parent who is serious and committed to giving their child the best violin or guitar training."
-Gloria R.