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Here are just a few of the many teachers offering Violin lessons in Irvine . 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 Guitar Voice Violin Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Bass Guitar Organ Synthesizer Accordion Ukulele Mandolin Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar
My teaching experience dates back 11 years ago, where I started working for a company similar to this one that allowed me to grow and from there I went on to working for a number of music academies and even co-owning 2 of them. I worked as a school band director, a worship band director, a music instructor for children with special needs and I was the curriculum creator for the music education firm I ran with my business partner back in Puerto Rico. Read More
Instruments: Violin
My early forays into education began during my undergraduate work at The Evergreen State College. I quickly learned how fulfilling the process was, and was routinely complimented on the patience I exhibited with my beginner students. After taking time off to work on my graduate degree and launch my freelance career, I resumed teaching again after graduation, volunteering as a faculty assistant with a music theory course at a local community college. Read More
Instruments: Piano Violin Cello Viola
I have extensive experience as a teacher as well as a performer. I bring these two accomplishments together to provide a well rounded experience for my students. In High School, I performed with the Kansas City Youth Symphony for 8 years, the Kansas City Cello Choir for eight years, the Missouri All-State for three years, and various other honor orchestras throughout her career. While still attending Drake University, I played in the Drake Symphony Orchestra, the Des Moines Symphony and the Encore String Trio. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice Violin Cello Double Bass Keyboard
Ive been teaching for the last four years and absolutely love it. Every student is so different and I love working with each student to approach music in a unique way, whatever their learning style may be. Since I have a broad background of performance in various instruments and styles, I think it is very important to support whatever musical interests my students have or wish to develop. To me, it is very important to really listen to what my student wants and figure out a way to help reach those musical goals together. Read More
Instruments: Piano Violin
I use different book series, depending on the age and level of the student. For young students, I start with the little Mozarts book series, lesson books, and workbooks. For older students, I will either use Bastien or Alfreds lesson and workbooks. This is mixed with a classical and folk book. We also work on theory, and making sure we know our intervals. Students also learn about key signatures and recognizing sharps and flats. Read More
Instruments: Violin
I am a creative and thoughtful teacher who loves working with students and sharing what I have learned. I graduated from the Chicago College of Performing Arts with a Bachelor of Music degree in Violin Performance where I was able to study with two assistant concertmasters of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. I graduated with a Master of Arts in Teaching degree from Longy School of Music of Bard College. I recently went through a certificate program in social emotional arts through UCLArts & Healing. Read More
Instruments: Violin Electric Violin Fiddle Music
I have experience teaching in many facets. I began working with kids as a full-time nanny and then went into teaching in a Kindergarten classroom, and proceeded to teaching music for all ages. I am very intuitive and experienced with seeing where a student is at, meeting their needs as a teacher and student individually first, and then growing them into a musician from there. It is important to me that each family knows I care about them as people and as my students. Read More
Instruments: Violin
If you play more than one instrument, how did you decide to start playing the second? (Or 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc)!
I started on the piano. I am happy I did because it taught me the very basics of music which helped me transfer that to violin very easily. I still play piano and teach piano as well.
Does music run in your family? Tell us a little about your musical family members.
I am one of 14 children (yes, you read right!). All of my siblings have some musicality in them - some more than others. I am the only professional musician in the family however.
When did you decide to become a professional musician? Was it a gradual decision or was there a defining moment for you?
I knew from the moment I picked up the violin. I can't explain it except that something in my body and mind knew this is what I'm going to do for the rest of my life.
What is your favorite style/genre of music to play and why?
Classical - I enjoy how all of these moving parts work together in a piece by Beethoven or Brahms. I have played many other genres and enjoy all of them from fiddle to movie music, rock to modern.
If you weren't a musician what do you think you'd be doing instead?
I enjoy hiking and coffee, as well as talking about pretty much anything with just about everybody. I believe I would be involved in television either as an actor or as a talk show host.
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 three Music Performance degrees from three different schools. I love performing and want to be the very best that I can be on my instrument.
What does a normal practice session look like for you?
A normal practice session looks different depending on what I have coming up on a concert schedule. In addition to scales, I usually practice a movement of a Bach sonata or partita because Bach's music demands purity of tone and rhythm. I will move on to a concerto that I am working on and then I will follow that up with chamber work such as a trio or duo that I will perform later that week/month.
What is your dream piece to perform and why?
I would love to perform all six sonatas and partitas by Bach in one recital. These works are staples of the repertoire and of the Western Music canon. It would be a dream come true to do this.
Do you use specific teaching methods or books? (Ex: Alfred, Bastion, Suzuki, Hal Leonard) Why did you choose them if you did?
I use Suzuki method. They are simply the best method to use in my opinion. The repertoire is fantastic and the way that the method focuses on mastery of tone at such a young age is paramount.
What do you think is the hardest thing to master on your instrument?
I believe that consistency is the hardest thing to achieve on one's instrument. Consistency of tone and pitch is the ultimate in any musician's journey. It is always something that has to be kept in check and to continue to strive for.
What musical accomplishments are you most proud of?
One of the things I'm most proud of is being a part of the Aspen Music Festival's Orchestral Leadership Fellowship Program. I have been chosen as one of nine mentors to take care of and mentor an orchestra at the esteemed festival. My first year as part of the fellowship, I was partnered with one of my closest friends and we were able to mentor young people on how best to play together. Truly a life changing thing it is to help create excitement in a lasting way in people's lives.
Why did you choose your primary instrument?
I had a friend that I didn't really like that played the violin and I thought to myself, "Hey, I can do that better than him!" That's how I started. Don't worry, he's one of my closest friends to this day.
Did you have a teacher that inspired you to go into music? How did they inspire you?
Yes I did. My first Suzuki teacher was phenomenal. She was caring and gentle whilst being disciplined and motivating. Those things are often hard to achieve together, yet she did it all with grace and inspired me to be the very best I could. Without her, I would not be playing today.
How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
Generally I start teaching at age 5. Each child is different, but if they love music and are big enough to hold things without dropping them, then they are set. That age varies and depends completely on what the parent feels is best.
When will I start to see results?
Over time - Each day is a journey and just like in all good things, it takes time but it happens. Even to this day, after year and years of practice, I will feel like I'm not advancing and then one day I'll go back and listen to a recording I did a bit ago and see the progress. It's hard to see the forest through the trees but it's great to step back and get a big picture view often.
What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
Always have a plan and stick to it. A little progress each day is better than one big chunk on one day of the week. A great piece of advice is to anly practice on the days you eat!
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