Teaching Bio:
Adrienne Miller has a varied career as a teacher, performer, and composer. She holds a Master's Degree in Fine Arts specializing in Violin Performance from the University of California, where she also holds Bachelors' Degrees in Violin Performance and Language Studies. In addition, Ms. Miller holds diplomas in Early Childhood Education, focusing on The Arts. She has taught music at the Preschool through University level, and maintains a private studio of violin, viola, cello, and piano students.
In addition to teaching private and group lessons, Ms. Miller enjoys working with youth orchestras. She founded, directed, and conducted several beginning string orchestras in Fountain Valley and Garden Grove, working with 3rd -5th grade string players. In addition, she has worked with Jr. and Sr. High School string orchestras at the beginning and intermediate levels.
Having judged on panels and prepared her students for local music competitions, her students have held the positions of concertmaster, principal second, principal cello, and principal viola in their youth orchestras, as well as winning awards in local competitions and contests. Her students have also participated in the Orange County Youth Symphony Orchestra, Four Seasons Youth Orchestra, Pacific Symphony Youth Orchestra, Certificate of Merit, and have gone on to major in Music in College and University. Ms. Miller welcomes starting beginning students in music, and many of her advancing students have continued their studies with her from a young age.
In addition to teaching, Ms. Miller is a performing and recording artist. She plays regularly in local symphony orchestras and other ensembles, embracing the genres of Jazz, Classical, and Popular Music. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time in nature, reading, and time with friends and family.
Teaching Philosophy:
"As a music teacher it is my priority to build a strong foundation in solid technique from the start. As students progress and mature, I focus more on the individual; a student's characteristics as a potential artist as well as broader goals in terms of the student's music education. It is always my focus to encourage and foster motivation and inspiration in music students, so that they may find joy and fulfillment within the arts throughout their lives."
~Adrienne Miller, M.F.A.
Adrienne Miller has a varied career as a teacher, performer, and composer. She holds a Master's Degree in Fine Arts specializing in Violin Performance from the University of California, where she also holds Bachelors' Degrees in Violin Performance and Language Studies. In addition, Ms. Miller holds diplomas in Early Childhood Education, focusing on The Arts. She has taught music at the Preschool through University level, and maintains a private studio of violin, viola, cello, and piano students.
In addition to teaching private and group lessons, Ms. Miller enjoys working with youth orchestras. She founded, directed, and conducted several beginning string orchestras in Fountain Valley and Garden Grove, working with 3rd -5th grade string players. In addition, she has worked with Jr. and Sr. High School string orchestras at the beginning and intermediate levels.
Having judged on panels and prepared her students for local music competitions, her students have held the positions of concertmaster, principal second, principal cello, and principal viola in their youth orchestras, as well as winning awards in local competitions and contests. Her students have also participated in the Orange County Youth Symphony Orchestra, Four Seasons Youth Orchestra, Pacific Symphony Youth Orchestra, Certificate of Merit, and have gone on to major in Music in College and University. Ms. Miller welcomes starting beginning students in music, and many of her advancing students have continued their studies with her from a young age.
In addition to teaching, Ms. Miller is a performing and recording artist. She plays regularly in local symphony orchestras and other ensembles, embracing the genres of Jazz, Classical, and Popular Music. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time in nature, reading, and time with friends and family.
Teaching Philosophy:
"As a music teacher it is my priority to build a strong foundation in solid technique from the start. As students progress and mature, I focus more on the individual; a student's characteristics as a potential artist as well as broader goals in terms of the student's music education. It is always my focus to encourage and foster motivation and inspiration in music students, so that they may find joy and fulfillment within the arts throughout their lives."
~Adrienne Miller, M.F.A.