1^st lesson free

Daniel

Rate $60
Response 24h
Students
Number of students Daniel has taught since their arrival at Superprof
2
Number of students Daniel has taught since their arrival at Superprof

$60/h

1^st lesson free

Violin
Viola

Virtual Violin & Viola Lessons with a Conservatory-Trained Violist – All Ages & Levels Welcome!

Violin
Viola

Lesson location

- online

About Daniel

Daniel Castorena is a Houston-based violist, currently in his fourth year pursuing a bachelor's degree in Viola Performance at the Moores School of Music under the guidance of Dr. Amber Archibald-Sešek. He began his musical journey at the age of 13, starting on violin and transitioning to viola three years later. He has been shaped by past teachers, including Wayne Brooks, former principal violist of the Houston Symphony, and Elyse Catoe. Daniel's passion for performance is evident in his participation with prestigious ensembles such as Carnegie Hall's National Youth Orchestra, the Moores School Symphony Orchestra, the Texas Music Festival Symphony, the TMEA All-State Symphony Orchestra, the Houston Youth Symphony, and the Virtuosi of Houston. He has performed in masterclasses with prominent artists like Milena Pajaro-van de Stadt, Masumi Per Rostad, Matthew Cohen, Amber Archibald-Sešek, Susan Dubois, Elias Goldstein, the Formosa Quartet, and Meg Roher. His repertoire is extensive, covering concertos, sonatas, solo works, and chamber music, demonstrating his versatility and deep understanding of classical music. In addition to his performance credentials, Daniel is also committed to music education. He teaches privately at the Pearland School of Music and across the Houston area, has given group sectionals to high school students, and has voluntarily taught private lessons to middle school students in Humble ISD. He aims to be recognized both as a performer and a teacher, with a passion for enriching the realm of music education through innovative instructional techniques and collaboration with fellow educators with an active and expanding stud

About the lesson

As a dedicated violin and violist and music educator, I offer personalized online violin and viola lessons for students of all ages and skill levels. With years of training under renowned teachers—including Wayne Brooks and Dr. Amber Archibald-Sešek—and experience performing with ensembles such as Carnegie Hall’s National Youth Orchestra and the Texas Music Festival Symphony, I bring both technical expertise and artistic insight to each lesson. Whether you’re just starting out or preparing for auditions, my lessons are tailored to your individual goals. I emphasize strong foundational technique, musical expression, and efficient practice strategies. My approach is encouraging, detail-oriented, and adaptable to each student’s learning style. Students can expect: • A supportive and structured learning environment • Clear instruction in technique, tone, and musicality • Repertoire that ranges from classical solo works to orchestral and chamber music • Flexible scheduling and progress tracking Let’s work together to build your confidence, skill, and love for music.

Rates

Rate

Pack rates

5h: $300
10h: $600

online

$60/h

free lessons

This first lesson offered with Daniel will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.

30mins

Virtual Violin & Viola Lessons with a Conservatory-Trained Violist – All Ages & Levels Welcome!

Lesson location

About Daniel

About the lesson

Rates

Rate

Pack rates

online

free lessons

Daniel's Video

Other tutors in Violin

Valentim

Zhe

Sirenia

Eva

Lewis

Mae

Elle

Jose Ernesto

Robin

Nia

Eliezer

Lily

Katharina

Lorena

Shiyoung

Yuliia

Inesa

Leonor

VICTOR

Ha-eun

Virtual Violin & Viola Lessons with a Conservatory-Trained Violist – All Ages & Levels Welcome!

Lesson location

About Daniel

About the lesson

Rates

Rate

Pack rates

online

free lessons

Daniel's Video

Other tutors in Violin

Valentim

Zhe

Sirenia

Eva

Lewis

Mae

Elle

Jose Ernesto

Robin

Nia

Eliezer

Lily

Katharina

Lorena

Shiyoung

Yuliia

Inesa

Leonor

VICTOR

Ha-eun

Share

Verified teacher profile

levels

All languages in which the lesson is available

Review

Évaluations

Recommendations

free lessons

Report this posting