Maria M
Instruments: Violin
Styles: Classical, Mariachi
Maria M
Instruments: Violin
Styles:
Classical, Mariachi
Where I Teach:
In Your Home
My Studio
Online
Ages Taught: 5-80
ABOUT
Degrees / Training / Special Info:
B.A. Music Education, California State University, Fullerton, 2012
M.M. Violin Performance, California State University, Long Beach, 2015
Awards:
2007-Joanne Ausmus Baker Scholarship
2007-Yamaha Instrumental Muisc Scholarship
2010-Principal Second Violin of CSUF Symphony Orchestra
2011-Masterclass with Taich Quartet
2012-Bob Cole Conservatory Scholarship (CSULB)
2012-Bob Cole Opera Orchestra Principal 2nd Violin
Overview:
I have been teaching privately for fourteen years now. I studied under Dr. Ernest Salem at Cal State Fullerton and received various master class from members of Talich Quartet, Mary Straub, Wei-Wei Lu, and most notably James Buswell. My former teacher, Andrea Byers, studied with world renown, Ivan Galamian. I received my bachelor's with an emphasis in music education. After completing my undergrad, I was accepted to the Bob Cole Conservatory at California State University of Long Beach on scholarship, and studied violin performance. I currently teach at Pacific Symphony's Santa Ana Strings and most recently earned a Certificate from Cal Poly Pomona in Non-Profit Management.
EXPERIENCE
I currently work as the violin instructor and coordinator for Pacific Symphony's Santa Ana Strings. have taught students from the ages of five to adults. My students hold a busy schedule with violin recitals and are also given the opportunity to participate in master classes. In addition, they are involved in their school orchestras, have toured Europe, been members of OCYSO, and my former student now teaches along side with me at Pacific Symphony's Santa Ana Strings. I believe all students can reach a high level of performance on their instruments with hard work!
METHODS USED
My teaching method books involve All for Strings and Suzuki books. Suzuki books are categorized from level 1-10, level 8-10 is the equivalent of college level repertoire. I currently have students on level 1-8. In addition, I also look for individual method books and outside repertoire of Suzuki once the student is ready to move at a faster pace or in need of additional help. Finally, I also include basic music theory in lessons. My specialty is teaching the basics of violin playing to all students. With technique comes musicality!
LESSON STYLE
Every student learns on a different learning curve. My general teaching style includes a balance of technique and musicality. I asks students to keep a notebook where I break up the materials for them to practice for efficiently. I also look for other materials. if the student moves at a faster or needs additional help. I have a general structure of teaching I used with all students and personalize lessons accordingly; A balance of technique and musicality is the key to a successful violin career!
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