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Violin lessons for all levels - Vioolles voor alle niveaus
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Hi, I'm Caitlin, I'm a professional violinist and violin teacher. I play in orchestras and ensembles and have been teaching the violin as well for the past two years. I learned how to teach violin from the best and will be able to guide you or your child towards a good level of playing. If you are at a more advanced level I can help you develop musically, overcome hurdles and enhance the joy of playing as well as prepare for conservatoire studies. Let's begin and discover the joy of playing the violin!
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Please arrange a violin and bow with shoulder rest in the right size before the lessons begin. There are some violin shops that will be able to help you. If you need any advice, please do not hesitate to contact me.
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  • Witte de Withstraat, Amsterdam, Netherlands
About Me
I've heard from students that I am a very kind teacher. However, I do expect students to practice and work towards goals and performances. This keeps everyone motivated. Nevertheless I always try to give positive encouragement and strengthen the student's confidence.
Education
Royal Conservatoire The Hague, Bachelor's and Master's in Violin
Royal Conservatoire in Brussels, Master's in Violin
University of Amsterdam, Master in Art Studies
Experience / Qualifications
Master of Music
Master of Arts
The Hague Philharmonic, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, North Netherlands Symphony Orchestra.
Two years of violin teaching through several music centres.
Age
Preschool children (4-6 years old)
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration
30 minutes
45 minutes
60 minutes
90 minutes
The class is taught in
English
Dutch
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Hi, I'm Caitlin, I was raised bilingually and grew up in Amsterdam. Half my family is from the Netherlands and the other half from South-Africa. Therefore I'm a native speaker in both Dutch and English. Let me help you prepare for your new job, your children with learning English for the first time or if you just feel like becoming a more fluent speaker of English! Let's look at your interests together and I will design our classes so that we discuss topics, articles and other items that are of interest to you! Besides teaching English I have a lot of experience in teaching private violin lessons to both children and adults. I'm a patient teacher that will take the time to walk you through all the steps!

Hallo, ik ben Caitlin, ik ben opgegroeid in Amsterdam en tweetalig opgevoed. De helft van mijn familie komt uit Nederland en de andere helft uit Zuid-Afrika. Daarom spreek ik vloeiend Nederlands en Engels. Laat me je helpen om je voor te bereiden op jouw nieuwe baan, om je kinderen Engels te leren of als het je gewoon leuk lijkt om vloeiender te worden in het Engels! Laten we samen kijken naar jouw interesses zodat we de lessen kunnen inrichten naar jouw wensen! Naast engelse les geven heb ik ook veel ervaring in het geven van privé-lessen in viool zowel aan kinderen als volwassenen. Ik ben een geduldige docent die de tijd zal nemen om je stap voor stap te begeleiden!
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