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Instruments: Violin Viola
I used to use the Suzuki method but mostly I used formal classical method. Although, I always fit my lessons depending of each student's needs and/or requests. Personally I like the classical method because I also teach my students music theory if needed as well as historical facts to understand the music better. I have also thaught the El Sistema method from Venezuela which basically teaches students the feeling of playing music phisically. Read More
Instruments: Violin Viola Mandolin Electric Violin Fiddle Double Bass
I am an Italian violinist with more than twenty years of concert music experience in Europe, the United States and Latin America. I trained from classical music, but soon I started my journey through folk and etnic music, starting from the music of the mountains of my region to get to Balkan and gypsy music. I have recorded 4 albums and countless tours with Italian French and Mexican international bands (Taluna, Guajiro Calentano, Circo Zoé .. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Violin Viola Ukulele Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar
I am a San Jose music instructor specializing in voice, songwriting, beginning-intermediate guitar, piano and violin. I have extensive training and experience in music, theater and dance, on and off stage - I have written and recorded albums and live performances, I know what works and what doesn't. It's my objective to cultivate a healthy sense of artistry in my students and inspire the same in everyone who is interested. Read More
Instruments: Piano Violin
I was born in Tashkent, Uzbekistan where I began studying piano at the age of five with Professor Tamara Papovich and began playing violin at age six with Professor Gulnara Suleymanova. I began my undergraduate degree at the State Conservatory of Uzbekistan in 2004 andgraduated in 2008.Imoved to the United States in 2010to pursue my Professional Performance Certificate atLynn University, Florida with Professor Carol Cole. Also, starting from the age of sixteen, I began violin coaching to students from all levels. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice Violin Cello Viola Mandolin Recorder Orchestral Percussion Music
It is my joy seeing my students learn from me and become successful in their musical journey. I help my students discover and develop their skill and talent in music. I always encourage my students to go beyond their comfort zone; to show their talents in music, and to share it to the community. I also incorporate games in my teaching. I also give my students an opportunity to choose the music they want to learn and teach it to get their interest. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Violin Viola Saxophone Flute Clarinet
I tailor my lessons to the needs of the individual student. I use a combination of lesson books, solos and exercises to bring out the best performances my students can achieve at the time. I feel it is important for us to have fun while learning. I also use practice sheets as a motivational tool for children, so they can earn stickers and small prizes for putting the practice time in required to learn the skills needed to continue moving to the next level. Read More
Instruments: Violin Viola
My teaching style may be very detailed, but I believe that a certain level of firmness, honesty, as well as kindness is needed to provide a successful violin learning experience. I want each student to be able to have fun while also feeling that they are improving as well. Each student progresses at their own pace and I will tailor my teaching according to each students unique learning abilities. I believe that what is most important for a student isn't winning competitions but is finding their own love and inspiration for the music they are creating. Read More
Instruments: Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar
What musical accomplishments are you most proud of?
I'm proud to just have been able
Have any of your students won awards or been selected for special honors? How have they succeeded?
I have had
Do you use specific teaching methods or books? (Ex: Alfred, Bastion, Suzuki, Hal Leonard) Why did you choose them if you did?
I use Hal Leonard's books for young children, adolescent and adult students for both guitar and bass guitar. They are pretty easy to comprehend style of book. Each lesson builds upon itself and the lessons are numbered to keep track of progress and to know what to study and practice. For children 10 and under, I recommend Hal Leonard's children's guitar method book #1 and move on from there. I do introduce some lessons from the adult book to the student when they are ready. For 11 and over, I recommend Hal Leonard's guitar method book #1. Just like the children's book, the lessons are numbered to keep track of progress and to know what to study and practice. There are also follow up books to the ones I have mentioned. I also incorporate non book related picking exercises and other tricks of the trade I have learned and am still learning into the lessons.
What is your dream piece to perform and why?
My own "masterpiece" which I have yet to compose. I was never really one to play cover songs, although I have played a few cover songs during sets, including Gimme Shelter, Brown Sugar and Honkey Tonk Women (both open G alternate runing,) Dead Flowers, The Spider and The Fly, and Midnight Rambler by the Rolling Stones, Johnny Be Good and Carol by Chuck Berry and my former band The Tombstones played a great rendition, in our own style of Bob Dylan's All Along the Watchtower which was a crowd favorite . My favorite guitar solo is by David Gilmour of Pink Floyd on Comfortably Numb, which still gives me goose bumps till this day, I'd still have to say my "dream piece" would have to be something I had written or worked with other musicians to create as a masterpiece. I've written and co-written some good songs but I don't consider them masterpieces, although one particular nameless Blues song in the key of E is close.
If you weren't a musician what do you think you'd be doing instead?
It's really hard to think what else I'd be doing, because music is my life, it's my family's legacy. We're talking over a hundred years of professional musicians in my bloodline, possibly more. My BMX career is long over, but I always wanted to teach. I'm happy to be a music teacher and will continue to do so but, if I didn't teach musical arts, I'd probably teach High school high school level History or Philosophy. I love history and philosophy and may have persued that route if things panned out differently. I'd probably want to teach a fun college level elective like Conspiracy Theories. I'm also a writer and have had a few poems published by small independent magazines. I'm also currently writing a Sci-fi/thriller novel in my spare time.
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Scott
Hi! I am interested in learning the violin, I have absolutely 0 experience with any music in general. Please let me know if it's possible to set something up
Carol
Looking to learn violin. Age:53. I currently play piano so I can read music. Want to learn for fun. Looking for 30 min lesson per week, preferably in person.
Alicia
My 5 year old has expressed an interest in learning how to play the violin. She's autistic. Do you have any experience with teaching special needs children.