"Ms. Rose has been teaching me viola for a year and a half now, and she is truly the best viola teacher I have ever had. Ms. Rose is very focused and present during lessons. Ms. Rose makes an effort to connect with me and get to know me as a person, as well as a musician. During my time with Ms. Rose I have not only become a significantly stronger viola player, but also a stronger musician. What makes Ms. Rose different from my previous viola teachers, is her emphasis on helping students understand their instrument in a comprehensive way. For example, Ms. Rose helped me understand the connection between the baroque bow and Telemann’s approach to writing Concerto in G Major. Consequently, I not only understand the music itself, but also the logic behind the music."
-Moira, 15-year-old viola student
"As a 40-year-old picking up violin again after 35 years, Rose is exactly everything I was looking for as an instructor. She is knowledgeable, laser-focused on technique, patient and extremely meticulous. I look forward to every lesson with her!!!"
-Regina, adult violin student
"Rose is a passionate and gifted musician. Her love for music is evident through her thoughtful and vibrant approach to performance, which also translates to her abilities as a teacher. Rose is a kind, patient, and attentive instructor for students of all ages and ability levels. Investing in lessons with Rose will undoubtedly set up any student for success!"
-Louis Privitera, Violist
"Thoughtful, organized, caring, and intelligent. These are words that come to mind when I think of Rose as an educator, performer and administrator."
-Victoria Chiang, Viola Professor,
Peabody Conservatory
"Rose is an incredibly thoughtful violist, which shows not just in the musicality of her playing but also in the way she gives feedback. She's also incredibly structured and organized in everything she does, which also comes across in how she works with others. Working with her was always an absolute pleasure!"
-Marylin Mello, Violist
"Rose is a thoughtful and insightful musician who consistently brings music to life with imaginative interpretation. She is a fantastic listener and a quick problem solver. Working with Rose is so rewarding because she considers your ideas, the music, and the audience to create a cohesive and authentic performance. She is able to use the technique of playing the viola to animate the music with a wide variety of characters and timbres. Rose has helped me broaden my musical color palette by helping me develop my own interpretation and offering practical solutions involving violin/viola technique. Her expansive knowledge of music allows her to connect with musicians at all levels."
-Hayley Camp, Violinist