Renee F
Instruments: Violin, Electric Violin, Music
Styles: Classical, Musical Theater, Showtunes
Renee F
Instruments: Violin, Electric Violin, Music
Styles:
Classical, Musical Theater, Showtunes
Where I Teach:
Ages Taught: 10-80
Course Work: Western Illinois University
2015 - Henry County Fair Talent Show Winner
2018 - Western Illinois University Talent Grant Recipient
Hello! My name is Renee, I am a senior at Western Illinois University in Macomb, Illinois. I started in 2018 with a talent grant in violin playing and have performed with the WIU Symphony and Chamber Orchestras since then. I started playing the violin at 8 years old with no instructor. I have performed for weddings, nursing homes, church services, and other events. I will be graduating in July of 2023 with a Bachelor's in Violin Performance and will go on to audition to pursue my Master's degree as well.
I am a relatively new music teacher. I have taught young children briefly in the past, as well as some adults. I work well with students from beginner to intermediate or advanced. There is always something to improve on with the violin, but it should be a fun and rewarding experience as well. Since I am going into Master's school for Violin performance, much of my coursework has directed me towards proper technique and playing styles. I am excited to start teaching, and I will be learning along with you.
I prefer the Suzuki books for students who are just learning, and even for intermediate students the higher level Suzuki books can be beneficial. I believe a mix of modern and classical music is a great way to gain interest and momentum in the violin. Pieces we are interested in have a much greater effect than those we don't care about. I also find music theory to be an important part of any musical performance. However, no experience is necessary. Whether starting from scratch or revisiting the violin after multiple years, there are many paths we can take.
The violin is something that should be fascinating and interesting. I think everyone can have their own learning style, and I try to be flexible in that and keep the violin a fun and entertaining instrument to learn. The violin is about consistency, but the way in which it happens is up to the student. I like to have each student start working on a piece that is appropriate to their level as soon as they're comfortable, to give something to work for, perfect, and see real progress in. Whether that's a classical piece, something modern, a showtune, or anything else, I want my students to feel playing a piece is something they're forced to do, but rather something they're interested in.
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