Dr. George England

My teaching philosophy incorporates a balance of approaches to foster an engaged learning environment. Some of the skills my students gain are: listening, imitation, improvisation, memorization, reading, performance and rehearsal techniques, and composition. By utilizing the Suzuki principles and repertoire, as well other approaches, my students develop a sense of joy in the learning process. Private and group lessons, continued parent education, recitals and peer encouragement are the tools that helped me learn the instrument; in turn, these are the tools I strive to pass along to students.

I live in East Sacramento and teach from my home studio. Offerings include small group classes (3-4 at a time), parent/child partner lessons, individual lessons, and online lessons are available via Zoom or Farplay.

Currently, I am also on the faculty in the School of Music at California State University, Sacramento and Napa Valley College. I hold a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from Stony Brook University (SUNY), as well as a M.M. and B.M. from the CSU. I completed my Suzuki Unit 1 training with William Kossler in 2011. Please get in touch with any questions or to inquire about lessons.