Volunteer Spotlight
Eric Cousineau
Eric originally volunteered to become a Musical Mentor in 2009, and was matched with his first student in June of this year. He now mentors five students weekly on violin and viola. If Desert Sounds were to hire a private instructor it would cost over $5200 every year to help these students.
Eric has over 22 years of violin performance experience. He has played in ensembles ranging from orchestral, chamber, and solo classical performance to playing shows with various local bands. Eric also has experience providing session work at various recording studios around town. Awarded first place in the 2010 MCCCD Artist of Promise competition, he is currently pursuing his Bachelor’s degree in music education from the Arizona State University School of Music under the tutelage of Dr. Katherine McLin.
Having previously studied with Dr. Phyllis Skoldberg, who was a direct student of Ivan Galamian, Eric is skilled in instructing the “Galamian Method” of violin playing while also drawing from the ideas other great pedagogues. Having taught for several years in the east valley, Eric is excited to share his admiration for the sonic possibilities of the instrument and help his students learn to set and achieve their own musical goals.
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