Plato was quoted as saying: “Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination
and life to everything.” This philosophy of Plato is mine also. I have been in a musical environment all my life. My mother taught piano lessons seven days a week, so my interest in the piano was natural. I tended my little brothers while she gave lessons, hoping to get my lesson time with her. She was a wonderful teacher and taught me musical skills, but also taught me to be a sensitive and artistic person.
By age 12, I was smitten with the string orchestra at my elementary school and begged to learn how to play the viola. My parents knew how important it was to study early with fine teachers and have the best instruments, so they gave me those gifts. I attended Sun Valley Music Camp for three consecutive summers on full scholarship. I started teaching my own students at age 16, and love teaching to this day.
I continued my studies through high school and received the Sterling Scholar Award, served as president of the Utah Symphony Sub Debs, and played with several local orchestras as a section leader and soloist. At age 17, I was invited to perform as a soloist with the Utah Symphony in their annual Salute to Youth concert. I also received a full scholarship to study with world renowned Walter Trampler at the Academy of the West in Santa Barbara, Calif. I was awarded a four-year scholarship to the University of Utah, where I earned my bachelor’s degree in music performance.
At 19, I became a professional violist with the Utah Symphony for 10 years. I had wonderful concert experiences, touring all over the United States and performance tours to Scotland, England, Germany, Greece, and Spain. After moving to Arizona, I continued my music activities, performing with community orchestras at the Mesa Arts Center, Scottsdale, and Chandler Center for the Arts. As a certified teacher, I taught school at Dobson High, Heritage Academy, and Mountain View High, as well as serving as the viola and violin instructor at Chandler Gilbert Community College. Music has taught me so much. I have learned patience, persistence, confidence, and most of all, a love for music of all kinds. Currently, I am rock ‘in out with my new wireless amplifier, but cling to my deep roots of classical music training. I enjoy sharing my skills and love for music with my students. I currently teach piano, violin, and viola in my home studio and love every minute!
Give the gift of music to your child. Professional music instruction for Viola, Violin, and Piano. Contact Joy Robbins at (480) 205-1886. Located in the Las Sendas area.