Shannon Farley

"Really good teacher, very patient and creative"

"Shannon is skilled, professional and encouraging. Highly recommend!"

"Shannon is friendly and super nice. My teen had only a couple lessons with Shannon because we took a break. Shannon has a structured teaching style and will help you improve at playing violin or viola."

"Shannon is a fantastic teacher who pushes you to be better while communicating clearly and listening to concerns. "

"The best!"

"She takes you through each lesson, one step at a time! She helps break things down and focuses on the basics. And she is incredibly kind! "

"Shannon is an exceptional viola teacher for my high school-aged son. She has high standards and challenges him appropriately. She believes in him and through working with Shannon, he has learned the value and payoff of consistent practice. Shannon is pedagogically the real deal for music instruction! "

"Shannon is a thoughtful, creative, and highly skilled teacher. Your child will thrive!"

"I have worked with Shannon through Fresco Opera Theatre both in my capacity as singer and musical arranger, and found her to be an excellent colleague."

"We had my kid violin mock auditions couple of times with Shannon, and every time we had good experience. "

"Absolutely amazing teacher. So imaginative with so many tricks to keep kids motivated and improving. "

"Shannon was my violin and viola teacher for about 7-8 years. Loved every day i had with her teaching me"

"Shannon is both a master educator and a master musician, but what has made her a truly remarkable teacher for my daughter is her interpersonal skills. Shannon meets her where she is and draws out the best she has without fail. "

"Shannon is deeply committed to the work of introducing hundreds of string students to the amazing world of music. Through her studio work and business she takes pride in a creative approach to teaching beginners as well as in witnessing the often very impressive accomplishments of her more advanced students. She has definitely earned the respect of teachers, parents, and students alike."

"Shannon is a wonderful and patient teacher who really taught me to love music! "

"Shannon is a wonderful teacher and performer! She is a patient, energetic and creative teacher! She really brings out the best in her students."

"Wonderful teacher and colleague!"

"Shannon put together the perfect quarter for my wedding and I'm so grateful!"

"Shannon is SUCH an engaged, thoughtful teacher who clearly values her students and takes their musical education seriously while also maintaining a sense of joy and fun with the kids. She uses lots of different tools to engage her students, keep them interested and challenge them in new ways. Shannon believes in her students and helps them reach for excellence by believing in themselves. "

"Shannon is so patient and positive with my kids, providing endless encouragement right alongside her expert guidance. She’s a treasured teacher and friend."

"Our daughter had a wonderful experience with Shannon and improved so much under her instruction!"

"Great teacher and violin -viola player..."

"Shannon was a great introductory- intermediate Violin and Viola teacher for me!"

"Wonderful violist/violinist and a fantastic teacher!"

"Shannon is a very fine musician and a delight to work with. She clearly loves the art of music and teaching."

"Great teacher!"

"Shannon is an excellent teacher, wonderfully encouraging yet “sneakily” strict who is absolutely my daughter’s favorite violin teacher. She’s the role model of my daughter, beyond music as well. We are grateful to having her for the past 5+ years and looking forward to more!"

"Amazing pedagogue!"

"Amazing chamber coach and wonderful individual! "

"Wonderful teacher with excellent expertise. She has helped my four year-old son immensely with learning to play and love violin. I have recommended her to all my friends and family!!!!!"