Philadelphia Orchestra Violinist · Teacher · Audition coach
Beginner, intermediate, or professional—I’ll pinpoint what’s holding you back and help you reach a level you've always wanted.
Practicing more. Still hitting a wall?
Sign up for my Cracking the Code video lesson to see why more practice may not be changing your sound.
A practical way forward
“I feel that I have saved myself from injury and from many wasted hours in the practice room because of Rich’s teaching.”
Private coaching
Take your orchestral excerpt preparation to the next level by learning, performing, and receiving real-time feedback in front of your peers. Build confidence under pressure, sharpen your audition skills, and learn from a professional orchestral musician in our live group classes every other week. Plus, get full access to the CORE Audition Video Library to keep improving between sessions.
The Violin Studio Membership
Follow courses at your level, practice with play-alongs, and bring downloadable sheet music to the stand—all in one place. New courses and live classes let you ask questions, get feedback, and keep moving forward between lessons.
Find step-by-step technique, coordination, repertoire, and play-along work in one place.
Study a specific movement, hear the adjustment, and return to lessons at your own pace.
New courses are added every month, so there is always another useful path to explore.
Join me on Zoom, ask questions and get real time feedback on learning orchestral excerpts.
Connect with fellow violinists to share progress and keep the work moving between lessons.
Bring the music and supporting materials into the practice room whenever you need them.
Free video lesson · Cracking the Code
Repeating the same passage will not fix a timing mistake.
When your bow starts a note before your finger is ready, that note blurs. Practicing the passage again just repeats the problem. I’ll show you a simple way to change the timing.
Inside the course library
Build your own practice path with my growing library of technique, coordination, tone, vibrato, guided repertoire, and play-along lessons.
Learn the instrument, setup, posture, tuning, and first bow-hand habits in a clear sequence.
Section 1 – Violin Basics
Build a more dependable left hand through articulation, finger speed, and shifting practice.
Lessons on Left Hand Technique
Connect developing technique to a familiar piece through a structured guided play-along.
Course Contents
Explore bow weight, speed, contact point, and straightness to shape a more controlled sound.
Course Contents
Study the motions of the fingers and arm, then develop a flexible, intentional vibrato.
Course Contents
Put your playing into context with a guided play-along and a complete performance.
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Student stories
Hear from students and families who have worked with me to build stronger habits, prepare for meaningful opportunities, and feel more confident in the music in front of them.
Their paths are different. My focus stays the same: clearer practice, more specific feedback, and turning each difficult problem into a workable next step.
Watch Student Stories
My story
I didn’t follow a conventional conservatory path into The Philadelphia Orchestra. I built my career through disciplined work, practical problem-solving, and a belief that progress comes from understanding what to change—not simply trying harder.
Since joining The Philadelphia Orchestra in 1998, I’ve brought that same standard into every lesson. I help students make complex technical and musical problems more visible, more manageable, and more musical.
My teaching is direct, patient, and built around the player in front of me—whether you’re returning to the instrument, preparing for college, or working toward your next audition.
Behind the music
Moments from the studio, the rehearsal room, and the stage—an everyday look at the work behind the music.
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Your next step
Choose the kind of support that fits where you are now and where you want your playing to go.
