Change lives with Music!
Violin/viola lessons
I believe that music, especially classical music, has the ability to transform lives. Through a musical instrument, a skilled teacher can help the student see and understand the challenges that life presents. Almost every issue inherent to human beings can be correlated to the practice of a musical instrument. We become better humans when we understand our values and this is possible when we learn how an instrument and music work. I think that people who want to play a musical instrument are special. A competent instructor will guide the student and make a lasting impression.
In Brazil I had the privilege of touching many lives through music. Working with "A musica venceu" in particular allowed me to witness how music can help young people grow into strong, accomplished individuals.
When I moved to the United States, I felt compelled to continue my work, which led to the creation of A L Studio.
I aspire to be that exceptional educator who supports his students.
A L Studio mission: change lives with music!
More about me
My name is Anderson Lacerda. I am a performer and violin teacher and a native of Brazil!
I love performing! I perform with the Erie Philharmonic, Pittsburgh Opera Orchestra, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Orchestra, Youngstown Symphony, Wheeling Symphony, Westmoreland Symphony, and others. I enjoyed taking part in the Sunflowermusic Festival in Kansas. In Brazil, I played with Bachiana Philharmonic, Ribeirao Preto Symphony. Broadway shows: The Phantom of the Opera, Les miserables, and many others.
As much as I love performing, my passion is teaching! I have been teaching violin since 2007. In Brazil, I was the coordinator of “A musica venceu” (a music project for children from underprivileged families). I was also a private teacher in music schools around São Paulo. Many of my students in Brazil have won auditions in prestige music schools and have successful performing and teaching careers.
In the US, I enjoyed coaching for the Pittsburgh Youth Concert Orchestra (PYCO) . I am a violin and viola instructor at Setton Hill. I am also a private teacher in the Pittsburgh area.
I studied violin at University of Sao Paulo. In the US, I earned my Artist Diploma at Duquesne University. I became a Certified Suzuki violin teacher in 2008.