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Juan I In Home
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Instruments: Violin
Styles: Classical, Jazz

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Juan I   In Home
Instruments: Violin
Styles: Classical, Jazz

Where I Teach:
In Your Home
Ages Taught: 10-80
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Master Degree: California Baptist University, Bachelor Degree: California State University San Bernardino

Overview:

I have been playing violin for about fourteen years and want to share my knowledge to new students. I am a multi-instrumentalist that enjoys playing different styles of music and am passionate about music theory. I have a Bachelor of Music in Violin Performance from California State University San Bernardino, as well as a Master of Music in Violin Performance from California Baptist University. I have been able to perform with various groups and orchestras including the San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra, as well as the Corona Symphony Orchestra.

EXPERIENCE

I began teaching lessons about three years ago to a small number of students that included close friends and family members. Over these three years I have had about twenty students that were all at the beginner level. Teaching at a beginner level has helped me develop my style of teaching, as well as discover new ways of helping each individual student according to their learning capability. While I prefer to teach older students and adult students, I have also taught a small number of younger children, though it is often difficult for me depending on their age, and so I prefer older students.

METHODS USED

I do not use traditional methods when I teach, though I may borrow from some. Instead, I observe the student for a few lessons and determine their learning ability. For children with a strong attention span, I focus on developing the basics, such as bow hold, sound production, and listening. Depending on the student's ability to hold the bow, I may allow them to grab the bow if the are struggling with the proper bow hold until they are more comfortable holding it; this also applies to adults. I like to start with Hal Leonard's Essential Elements for Violin, as well as All For Strings by Robert S. Frost and Gerald E. Anderson, which I find helpful for new students, especially for students learning to read music. For more advanced beginner students, I like to start with Suzuki Violin Book 1.

LESSON STYLE

My teaching style is more relaxed and less strict than other teachers, especially for beginner students, though I do emphasize the importance of consistent practice and listening. I believe that not only practicing, but also listening to what you are practicing, especially, pieces is very important for the development of the musical ear. When teaching, I like to have the student practice and play many examples from the book that is being used, especially if they are short examples. This will give them a few things to practice, as well as develop their ability to read music and develop their sound through repetition. For more intermediate students, I like to have them analyze the piece and try to find the phrases, harmony, and form. This will help them develop an understanding of what they are playing, as well as develop their own interpretations and musical voice.

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