INSTRUCTION WITH ASHLEY JONES
joy IS THE
FOUNDATION OF
learning
ASHLEY’S APPROACH
With decades of experience and a diverse background in music education and performance, Ashley offers a unique and comprehensive approach to learning the violin, Suzuki, and fiddle. She teaches students of all ages, abilities, musical styles, and methods, with equality, inclusion, and a non-competitive environment at the forefront of her philosophy. Students are encouraged to support one another throughout their development.
Trained as a Suzuki Teacher, Ashley provides Suzuki instruction and embraces various playing styles, including classical, bluegrass, Celtic, jazz, and fiddle. Emphasizing strong foundations, she ensures students learn classical positioning while developing their ears — focusing on intonation, pitch production, and rhythm training.
Ashley believes in a step-by-step process to fundamental theory and reading, catering to each student’s needs, abilities, and preferences. With an engaging, patient, and organized teaching style, Ashley delivers a positive learning experience. Additionally, she provides valuable exposure through events like an Annual Holiday Concert and performance opportunities with local organizations such as The Mystic Chamber of Commerce.
Join Ashley on a journey that combines skill-building with the sheer joy of creating music!
INSTRUCTIONAL OFFERINGS
In-person and remote, private and group lessons for students of all ages, abilities, styles, and methods.
SUZUKI
The Suzuki or “Talent Education” method is an internationally recognized method for music education based on the principles and values of Dr. Shinichi Suzuki. The pedagogy aims to create an environment for learning music which parallels the linguistic environment of acquiring a native language. Through immersion, an unforced timetable, imitation, and encouragement, the fostering of a student is born through Suzuki’s vision that all children have equal potential and are trained to show high ability in any field they enter.
VIOLIN
Whether a budding young musician or experienced player, all things violin start here. Positive reinforcement lays the groundwork in forming a first musical phrase. Motivation builds on dynamic. Encouragement connects the pieces to internalize musical bow division. Classical and modern works form the bulk of Ashley’s library and are heard through the walls of her studio everyday!
Kinesthetic, aural and visual teaching cues are used and lessons are designed toward goals that are manifest through plausible objectives.
FIDDLE
Fiddle forward with success and confidence as Ashley guides you on your journey! Celtic, Canadian and American roots fiddle are offered with room for exploration. Fiddle Group topics include ‘Measured fingers’, ‘Making a jig sound more fiddly’, ‘Bow control’ and ‘Strategy for executing grace notes’.
“Working with Ashley has helped give me the foundation I needed to pursue my lifelong passion for playing the violin.”
— Natasha
