My teaching philosophy…
Being a violinist is a way of life. Whether you are just dabbling or have ambitions as a professional violinist or something in between, I love working with people at all levels. Any age is fine! You are never too old to learn and learning to play the violin is a great way to challenge oneself.
I use a mix of Galamian techniques taught by my first teacher, who was a student of Ivan Galamian and Dorothy Delay. I also incorporate other influences and techniques I have learned over the years and my own methods and beliefs.
I believe playing the violin should be fun and try to infuse my passion for it to my students.
“Dr. Jang was the first teacher that encouraged me to grow at a level that both pushed my comfort zone while making sure I could handle the work. He worked with me for over 3 years until I went off to college, and prepared me with the technical skill, and understanding of musical style that I used to perform as one of the section leaders for the George Washington University Orchestra during my several years with them. If you are looking for an instructor that approaches teaching with an extensive knowledge of the music he plays, and the technique required to ensure the student can learn the piece at the pace necessary for them, then I sincerely recommend learning with Dr. Jang.” - Mario P.
“Kevin has been an inspiration. He is demanding of good playing, but not unreasonable, and is accepting of what I want to get out of the lessons. He not only shows how to accomplish a given technique, but why it is necessary and what the consequences are if it is not done. He is very patient and always willing to repeat something if I lapse back into old poor habits. After every lesson I am inspired to go home and practice something new.” - Naomi B.
“For most of my life I have played the violin. For a while it was just a way to pass the time but as I got older I started enjoying it more. That is in part due to my teacher, Kevin, who gave me challenging pieces within my reach, and encouraged me to participate in advanced orchestras. He often taught me through sports analogies to better help me understand, since we both played tennis.” - Hamir K.