Violin & Viola Lessons with Jackson B.

Jackson B. is a professional string educator, violist, and arts leader with over four years of experience as a public-school orchestra director. He has performed as a chamber and symphonic musician across the United States and Canada and has participated in numerous workshops and masterclasses with internationally respected musicians.

While performance remains part of his musical background, Jackson’s primary focus is public music education. His work centers on string pedagogy, ensemble leadership, and building sustainable, high-quality orchestra programs in public schools. His teaching philosophy blends traditional classical technique with modern, student-centered instructional practices, drawing from Suzuki pedagogy, sequential skill development, and the work of influential 20th-century string pedagogues. He is particularly invested in creating rigorous yet accessible instruction that supports long-term student growth and ensemble success.

In addition to his teaching, Jackson is active in statewide and local arts leadership. He currently serves in leadership roles within the Arizona Music Educators Association (AMEA), including Junior High All-State Orchestra Chair, where he oversees audition logistics, adjudication, and festival coordination. At his school site, he leads the Performing Arts Committee and the performing arts signature program, supporting the planning, development, and advocacy of performing arts programming district wide.

Jackson has worked extensively as a teacher and instructional leader in public school and community-based music programs. He has taught beginning through advanced string students and has played an integral role in ensemble instruction, curriculum support, and student mentorship across multiple settings.

Earlier in his career, Jackson was deeply involved with Tucson Junior Strings, first as a student and later as a senior instructional member of the organization. During this time, he contributed to ensemble instruction, student development, and program support, gaining valuable experience in large-scale string education. Under the mentorship of Dennis Bourret, he developed a strong foundation in rehearsal technique, pedagogy, and ensemble leadership—principles that continue to guide his work today.

In addition to his public-school teaching, Mr. B maintains his own private string studio, working with violin and viola students of varying ages and experience levels. Across classroom, ensemble, and private instruction, he has taught and mentored hundreds of students, many of whom have progressed to honor ensembles, advanced orchestras, and leadership roles. He remains committed to expanding access to high-quality public music education and fostering long-term student success through the performing arts.