Natalia S
Instruments: Violin, Viola
Styles: Classical, Pop, Rock, Blues, Folk, Country
Natalia S
Instruments: Violin, Viola
Styles:
Classical, Pop, Rock, Blues, Folk, Country
Where I Teach:
Ages Taught: 5-80
BM, Violin Performance, Oberlin Conservatory of Music
Member of the American Federation of Musicians (6/10-present)
Elected member of the National Music Honors Society (2008)
Maryland Distinguished Scholar Award (2003)
First Place winner of the Gustave N. Johansen String Competition(2002)
First Place winner in the Encore Young Artist Competition (2002)
Finalist in Philadelphia Orchestra String Competition (2002)
First Place in Catonsville College String Competition (2001)
First Place in Columbia Orchestra String Competition (1998)
I am a professional violinist and violin/viola teacher. I have over 12 years of experience teaching students of all ages (2-adult) and all levels. I truly love teaching and sharing my passion for music with others! Having studied violin since I was two and a half, I have learned that the instrument takes great patience. I am very patient and caring with all of my students. I also have high standards for my students, my goal is to guide them on their way to excellence. I usually teach using the Suzuki Method until the student is advanced enough to tackle repertoire outside of the Suzuki books. Along with Suzuki and other repertoire I use various etude and scale studies books to enhance technique. I emphasize ear training as well as note reading, posture, left hand technique, bow arm technique, and of course phrasing and musicality. Music is a beautiful part of life and I strive to share my knowledge of it with others.
Over 12 years experience teaching private and group violin/viola lessons, ages 2-adult.
Manhattan Chamber Players (New York, NY) - Professional orchestra section player (6/12-present)
Garden State Philharmonic (NJ and NY) - Professional orchestra section player (6/12-present)
Orchestra of St. John's (Baltimore, MD) - Professional orchestra section player (12/09-present)
...and much more!
Suzuki Method and other supplemental methods
I strive to create a fun and friendly yet focused atmosphere. Every student has different needs and so I cater my lesson style to each individual with care and attention.
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