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Here are just a few of the many teachers offering Violin lessons in Minneapolis . Whether you are looking for beginner guitar lessons for your kids, or are an adult wanting to improve your skills, the instructors in our network are ready to help you now!
Instruments: Piano Violin Viola Fiddle Keyboard
My experiences teaching are fundamentally positive in nature. I know each student is different and unique in his or her way. I also teach lessons in German and/or English as needed. Setting a goal at the first lesson is important to me. I provide recitals twice a year for both strings and piano. For piano I offer a grand piano sent back from Vienna, refurbished and beautiful in tone. Read More
Instruments: Violin
For beginners, particularly children, I use the Suzuki method due to the emphasis on learning the instrument before learning how to read notes. I do this in part because, regardless of method, listening to experts play pieces that you are working on is a big part of string playing, and the Suzuki method has become standardized enough that the beginner and intermediate pieces have readily available recordings. Once a baseline of the instrument is established, I add outside repertoire and workbooks. Read More
Instruments: Violin Viola
I have been playing violin and viola for over fifteen years, and over the course of that time I have studied piano and theory as well. My piano background has helped immensely in teaching strings, and I highly recommend piano experience for any musician, though I don't require it. I have been teaching for over three years and have greatly enjoyed sharing my passion with students. A consistent practice schedule and help from parents is essential to the success of any musician, especially young musicians, and I highly encourage this. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Violin Cello Viola Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Drums Bass Guitar Organ Synthesizer Accordion Banjo Ukulele Mandolin Recorder Electric Violin Fiddle Double Bass French Horn Tuba Piccolo Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Oboe Bassoon English Horn Conga Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar
I began teaching private lessons in 1989. My focus is to understand what learning style my students have and base my teaching methods on their individual needs. In college I studied pedagogies (teaching methods) for band, orchestra and majored in vocal and classroom education. Since achieving my degree in teaching kindergarten through 12th grade education, I have worked in Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, and High School settings as well with the elderly. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Violin Cello
I try to strike a balance between music lessons being serious and being fun. I expect my students to practice almost every day and I expect that the parents will be part of keeping them accountable for scheduling that practicing. Lessons are a combination of learning technical skills and learning songs, which usually are mostly classical songs with a few contemporary songs thrown in for motivation. Read More
Instruments: Violin Cello Viola
THE DOUNIS METHOD - The secret of being a truly great string player is to make the instrument an extension of the body not vice versa. This is accomplished by using your native instincts which are strongest when you are a child, but can be rediscovered later. When all technique is based on these instinctive movements then the expression is released. Your creative potential is unlocked. This kind of playing conveys a natural musical authority because it is completely based on your own musical impulses. Read More
Instruments: Saxophone Flute Clarinet
When did you decide to become a professional musician? Was it a gradual decision or was there a defining moment for you?
There have been special moments in my life. In high school making all state band and creating music with so many sounds and colors that I have never experienced. Playing in musicals is another reason. I love playing in the pit, my first musical was Little Women. I love it because it is independent and you do not have to count many measures of rest like orchestra. I still like orchestra but I have a preference for musicals.
Does music run in your family? Tell us a little about your musical family members.
No, I am the first musician in my family but I did encourage my younger brother to start playing saxophone. He is now doing a double major in accounting and music.
If you play more than one instrument, how did you decide to start playing the second? (Or 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc)!
I want to play in musicals. I picked up saxophone my first year of grad school and then followed with flute the following year. I decided to learn these instruments as they are common in woodwind doubling. I love the idea of someone playing an instrument and switching to another in a matter of seconds and still being able to excel on it.
What is your favorite style/genre of music to play and why?
I love chamber music. Being the only one playing your part is fun and crucial. Recently my favorite genre to play has been jazz. I love playing the Artie Shaw Clarinet Concerto.
If you weren't a musician what do you think you'd be doing instead?
Real Estate or any jobs that involve creating, inventing, coding. I love the idea of being an entrepreneur and finding a product to make a life easier.
What is your dream piece to perform and why?
Copland Clarinet Concerto 1948 version. I could not perform it this past spring due to COVID-19 and my recital had to be canceled. Luckily I had done a recital the previous semester for my degree.
If you have a Music Degree, what is it in (Performance, Education, Musicology, Theory, Composition, etc) and why did you choose that degree?
I have two degrees in clarinet performance. I chose those degrees because I felt like I would make more a difference focusing on private teaching then teaching a group who play different instruments. I like precision teaching.
What does a normal practice session look like for you?
Have a goal and ask what is the thing that I will need to be ready first. Once I have that goal I work around it by warming up in that key and/or articulations and educate myself with any historical information.
Do you use specific teaching methods or books? (Ex: Alfred, Bastion, Suzuki, Hal Leonard) Why did you choose them if you did?
Rubank Method, Cyrille Rose 40 and 32 Etudes. I use the Rubank when I did not have the guidance of a teacher because it is straight forward and rose are considered standard due to their technique and the musicality involve with it.
What do you think is the hardest thing to master on your instrument?
Articulation/Tonguing. As a clarinetist double tonguing is considered an extended technique and articulating notes fast with a good sound seems to be the achilles heel .
Have any of your students won awards or been selected for special honors? How have they succeeded?
I have worked with students who made different kinds of honor bands. They succeeded due to their pure desire of wanting to be better. I give them basic tools but it is their drive and them going the extra mile by asking questions and seeking help.
What musical accomplishments are you most proud of?
Being performer of the semester at WKU. It was unexpected and scary. I was playing ping pong with friends and received a text message from my clarinet professor my junior year of college and told me that i was going to perform that week for the music department after doing my Jury.
What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
Listen to different recordings
practice with a metronome
do not increase speed if passage is not clean
have a goal instead of trying to fix everything at once
How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
If he/she joined band/orchestra they are ready. People should start as soon as possible to take lessons. if instrument is too big to fingers to cover holes we can can accommodate to learn what is attainable at that time.
When will I start to see results?
Results will vary but I would say weeks, maybe a month or two. we need to know where the student is and his capabilities. After finding a starting point and knowing the strengths and weaknesses it will be easier to know what to work on and see results faster.
Did you have a teacher that inspired you to go into music? How did they inspire you?
My high school teacher inspired me by staying after school and helping me out. I started band late and he was always willing to help me. I could not read music well in high school and with his help I made All-District, All-State, received a Music scholarship.
Why did you choose your primary instrument?
I grew up playing The Legend Of Zelda and that made me want to play a woodwind instrument. I started late so I had limited options and when asked I just said clarinet.
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artemis
I have a 8 year old.her teacher is on maternity leave and we need a temporary effective violin teacher to help her with reading notes and her school orchestra pieces.
Siddharth
My 12 year old som has expressed desire to learn playing the violin. We are looking for a teacher who can help him learn and enjoy the process of learning.
Sri
Looking for a violin teachers who teach my 12year old. He is a beginner. I'm looking for teachers who can travel to my home. I m looking for 45mins lessons.