With over 30 years teaching experience, violist Mark Pfannschmidt has taught viola and violin to students ages 4 to adult. He has also taught students with learning difficulties and hearing impairment, including two adult students with cochlear implants. Several of his students have received scholarships to continue their musical studies in college. His students have successfully completed RCM exams through Level 7 on Violin and Level 8 on Viola.
Mr. Pfannschmidt also teaches music theory courses using the Ultimate Music Theory curriculum. He has completed the Ultimate Music Theory Certification course and is trained to teach through Level 8. He has had students successfully complete RCM Exams in Music Theory through Level 5.
Specialized in
- Youth (7-17)
- Adults (18+)
- Beginner/Elementary
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Teaches At
- Music school
- Online
- Teacher's home
- Teacher's studio
Specialist designation
- Viola - Elementary
- Viola - Intermediate
Credentials
- 1986 - Master of Music - Catholic University
- 1982 - Bschelor of Music - Peabody Institute
- 1977 - high school diploma - Interlochen Arts Academy
Professional development
- Karen Tuttle Coordination - workshop in North Carolina - 2016
- Rolland Pedagogy - summer workshop - 2013
- Rolland Pedagogy - summer workshop - 2014
- Rolland Pedagogy - summer workshop - 2015
- Sassmannshaus Method - workshop with Kurt Sassmannshaus - 2012
- Sassmannshaus Method - workshop with Kurt Sassmannshaus - 2016
- Violin Pedagogy - Rebecca Henry at Peabody - 1987
School Associations
- American String Teachers Association - National