I really enjoy lessons with Kristin for a couple of reasons. One she works with me on my school orchestra pieces. Second she will teach me fun pieces as well as traditional pieces. She is punctual and well prepared for my lessons. Thank you Kristin
~Hannah Mason 2020
Kristin is amazing! She is kind, thoughtful, and taught me both viola (my primary instrument) and violin. She constantly encouraged me. She helped select and prepare a variety of materials such as pieces and scales for auditions, solos, and the high school pit orchestra music. She has helped me to prepare as a soloist, part of a quartet, and as part of an orchestra. I made it into the Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestra. She has been encouraging, supportive. She goes above and beyond and helped me learn to change strings and to evaluate my first viola purchase. She is a great role model for myself and others.
~ Charles Kritsch 2020
” Kristin is an amazing teacher. She loves what she does and everything she plays. She is super nice and kind. I loved her as a teacher and I think you will too.”
– Ellie Goodavish 2018
“Kristin has been such a great teacher for my daughter. She incorporates a wide variety of musical styles. She is very patient, positive, and makes it fun to learn. My daughter leaves with a smile on her face.”
– Leslie Goodavish (parent) 2018
Kristin is a patient teacher who personalizes her teaching to her students’ interests. She is highly knowledgeable about fundamentals and helped me to build a strong foundation- in form, technique, and theory. Her feedback was plentiful, detailed, and pushed me to dramatic improvement. She fully equipped me to perform and succeed in music competitions, shows, informal performances, and for my own enjoyment! I would highly recommend Kristin!
~Rene Venable 2017