Derek Reeves

"Fantastic educator and player. Highly recommend."

"Derek is an outstanding musician and great person to work with."

"Great teacher! He always sees the possibilites that you have; because of that, he is always pushing who you are now. He also has a unique approach to teaching, using the harmonics as a guide to his teaching beliefs. As some one who is particularly concerned with playing in tune this was a great method for me to better my intonation and concern myself less with techniques. Like Bach said to play a wrong note is insignificant; to play without passion is inexcusable. Overall, to reiterate, he's a great professor!"

"Derek is a phenomenal violist and the essence of hard work! He was a great mentor for me during my younger years."

"Derek is a generous and thoughtful musician who cares deeply about sharing the joy of music with others. As an educator, I have seen him clearly communicate his high expectations to students and help them execute them through a thorough knowledge and understanding of the music, as well as the technical requirements of their instruments. As a performer, he excels in his commitment to finding the most genuine version of the music, and he emphasizes collaboration above all. I find him to be a joy to make music with and can recommend him for his talents as a collaborator and educator."

"Derick Reeves is an incredibly talented and accomplished Principal Violist @FWPHIL and decades of experience in the music industry. Beyond his impressive talent and professionalism, Derick brings an upbeat, positive energy to everything he does. He is genuinely kind, approachable, and a pleasure to work with, making everyone around him feel welcome and valued. His depth of experience, passion for music, and positive character truly set him apart. I highly recommend Derick to anyone looking for an exceptional musician, producer, and true professional."