“…In terms of general teaching, empiricism encapsulates the notion that all pedagogical knowledge, concepts, and beliefs are shaped through personal experiences and observation (Lincoln, Lynham, & Guba, 2011). Violin instructors in all teaching capacities convey their pedagogical genealogy through the influences of their previous teachers and the acquisition of personal teaching/learning models of instruction (Kennell, 2002; Walls, 2002). Kennell (2002) described the teaching environment as an “instructional laboratory” (p. 250), where instructors make unique decisions for each individual student based on subjective standards, weekly goals, expectations for practicing, and assigned repertoire.…”